Orach—Atriplex hortensis L.
This document provides an overview of orach (Atriplex hortensis L.), a leafy annual plant cultivated as a spinach substitute. Native to Europe and Siberia, orach thrives in cool seasons and alkaline soils. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, common varieties, and cultivation practice...
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This document provides an overview of orach (Atriplex hortensis L.), a leafy annual plant cultivated as a spinach substitute. Native to Europe and Siberia, orach thrives in cool seasons and alkaline soils. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, common varieties, and cultivation practices suitable for Florida’s climate. The document also outlines harvesting guidelines, recommending use of the tender leaves and stems as cooking greens 40–60 days after planting. Original publication date May 1994.
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| spelling | doaj-art-7cfc41153b484cf691ada1e41c11b7ba2025-08-20T03:25:27ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-012003510.32473/edis-mv103-1994Orach—Atriplex hortensis L.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of orach (Atriplex hortensis L.), a leafy annual plant cultivated as a spinach substitute. Native to Europe and Siberia, orach thrives in cool seasons and alkaline soils. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, common varieties, and cultivation practices suitable for Florida’s climate. The document also outlines harvesting guidelines, recommending use of the tender leaves and stems as cooking greens 40–60 days after planting. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139795Orach |
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