Orach.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Verdura anual

Luz

Pleno sol

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

6 pies

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Mantén la tierra consistentemente húmeda para evitar que la planta se espigue demasiado pronto con el calor. Vigila la aparición de minadores de hojas o pulgones en el envés de las hojas. Cosecha las hojas más jóvenes para obtener el mejor sabor.

Riego

Riega regularmente para mantener la tierra uniformemente húmeda pero no encharcada.

Abonado

Aplica un fertilizante orgánico equilibrado una vez al mes durante la temporada de crecimiento activo.

Poda

Pellizca las puntas para fomentar un crecimiento más frondoso y retrasar la floración.

Trasplante

Como planta anual, esta planta se cultiva típicamente directamente en el jardín y no requiere trasplante.

Suelo

Suelo bien drenado y fértil

pH del suelo

6.0 a 7.5

Temperatura

-10 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, completes its life cycle in one season.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The leaves are generally safe to eat but contain oxalic acid which can be irritating in large quantities.

Niños

No specific risks exist for children, though the plant is best kept out of reach of very young toddlers to prevent accidental ingestion.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The windborne pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in susceptible people.

Comestibilidad

This plant contains oxalates and should be consumed in moderation by those prone to kidney stones.

Cómo identificarla

• Hojas en forma de flecha o triangulares
• Follaje vibrante de color púrpura, rojo o verde
• Pequeños racimos de flores discretas
• Tallo central alto y erguido

Altura

0,6 a 1,8m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, purple, red, deciduous

Flores

green, yellow, 0,2 a 0,5cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Leaf miners — Small larvae tunnel inside the leaves leaving visible trails.
• Downy mildew — Fungal growth appearing as yellow patches on the upper leaf surface.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

As an annual, it will die back with the first hard frost and does not require winter protection.

En maceta

It grows well in containers at least 30 cm deep, provided they are kept well watered.

Plant orach in a sunny spot with consistent moisture to ensure the best leaf production.

Buenas compañeras

• Lettuce — They share similar water and light requirements in the garden.
• Radish — Radishes grow quickly and occupy the space well alongside orach.

Especies parecidas

• Spinach — Both are used as leafy greens but spinach is less heat tolerant.
• Chenopodium album — A close relative that is also edible and grows in similar conditions.

Ciencia

Familia

Amaranthaceae

Género

Atriplex

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and Western Asia

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a hardy annual that thrives in disturbed soils and is well adapted to saline environments.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, escarabajos

Usos

culinary greens, ornamental garden plant, dye plant

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does orach taste like spinach?

Yes, it has a similar mild, slightly salty flavor.

When should I harvest the leaves?

Pick the young, tender leaves before the plant begins to bolt.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Atriplex is derived from the ancient Latin name for this plant, while hortensis means of the garden.

Bueno saberlo

• Orach is also known as mountain spinach.
• The red variety is often grown as an ornamental for its striking foliage.
• It is highly salt tolerant and thrives in soils where other greens struggle.
• The plant self sows readily if allowed to go to seed.