Also known as Armuelle Mole · Arrach · Bledos Moles
Garden orache (Atriplex hortensis) is a leafy green vegetable, a quick-growing annual with spinach-like leaves. Edible from spring to autumn, it tolerates heat well.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Grows best in temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate light frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from fertile soil; light feeding during growth is optional.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water garden orache regularly, especially during dry spells, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Deep watering encourages a stronger root system.
Reduce watering frequency once established, but ensure it doesn't completely dry out.
Pinch back the growing tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth. Harvest outer leaves regularly to stimulate continuous production.
Remove flower stalks as soon as they appear to prevent the plant from going to seed and to maintain leaf quality. This also extends the harvesting period.
Garden orache is easily grown from seed. Sow seeds directly into the garden soil in early spring, after the last frost, or start them indoors a few weeks prior. Seeds germinate quickly in warm soil.
Succession planting every few weeks ensures a continuous harvest throughout the season.
Repotting is generally not required for garden orache as it is typically grown as an annual from seed.
If starting seeds indoors in trays or small pots, transplant seedlings into larger containers or their final garden location when they have developed a few sets of true leaves. Handle roots gently.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Atriplex |
| Species | Atriplex hortensis |
Similar in genus Atriplex
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