Red Orach - A Different Type of Green
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds had a picture of this in their catalog and it looked soooo pretty. We just had to try it. Part of the fun (seriously!) of farming is growing something that you've never tried before or even seen before. This particular vegetable fit both of the criteria.
Its' botanical name is atriplex hortensis. It will grow to a height of 4 - 10 feet tall. It is in the same family as Lamb's Quarters.
Eaten fresh - a pretty addition to a green salad mix. The leaves are a bit succulent and about the size of a poker chip. A sweet mild taste with a bit of a tart finish. Interesting . . . .
Our little bed gets a lot of splashing hence, our crop has a bit of dirt on them. Can't wait till they get some height to them to minimize the splashing issue.
For more information check out Dave's Garden website http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3692/
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