Red garden message [Atriplex hortensis rubra]

The red garden report is an annual, ancient and forgotten vegetable, spice, dye and medicinal plant. The vegetable variety developed in ancient times is one of the oldest cultivated plants and was already around 800 n. Chr. Mainly grown in the Mediterranean in Europe and Asia. The variety grows robustly, with high-growing plants and forms numerous large, red-purple, matte and heart-shaped leaves. The taste is very mild and spinach-like, with a delicate structure. The vitamin and mineral-rich leaves are eaten raw or prepared like spinach. Optimal for self-sufficiency and a good source of biomass for green manure. For early sowing in the year.

General information
Plant family: Amaranthaceae
Life Cycle: One year
Days to harvest: 35 days
Plant height approx.: 100 cm
Root Type: Deep and shallow roots
Nutrient requirements: Medium Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to 3 °C
Location: Semi-shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, loamy, humus

PH: 6 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 1-2 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 8-15 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Planting, row spacing: 15x30 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Cabbage, potatoes, peas, beans
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly into the open air from January.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
From February onwards, sow directly into the frost-free open air.

General
For a long harvest period, harvest only 1/3 of the leaves. We recommend sprinkler or no-till sown in rows when reporting.
The variety prefers a sunny to partially shaded location with a moist, loamy, humous and nutrient-containing soil.

Additional tips
In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
The plant is optimally grown at a height of about. Harvested 40 cm and then shortened by 20 cm, this stimulates the plant to shoot again, which extends the harvest. The bed in the report should ideally never dry out completely, regular watering has a positive effect on the growth of the plants. A loosened and a prepared soil is sufficient.

Germination ability of seeds: 2-3 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Atriplex hortensis rubra
English Names: Redorache, Garden Orache, Simply Orache
German names: Red garden report, Spanish salad, Spanish spinach, orache
Portuguese names: Pomar Vermelho
Spanish Names: Huerto rojo
French names: Verger rouge