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Atriplex hortensis
75 - 110Days to maturity
A seed worth growing
Copper Plume Organic Atriplex Seed
About this variety
An organic shimmering filler.
Copper Plume bears 12–24" plum-wine plumes of small, paper-thin seed pods on long, strong stems.
Easy plants add texture to design work, and the earthy red blends with other colors. The leaves are edible. Also called orach.
Ready to cut about 75–110 days from sowing, on plants 60–72" tall. Open-pollinated. Certified organic seed.
Specs
- Packet: 100 seeds
- Average 7,100 seeds per oz.
- Plant height: 60–72"
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Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestPlant 10–12" apart
Plants grow 5–6' tall.
Cut fresh
Or wait for mature seed pods.
Hang to dry
For dried arrangements.
Growing Information
Days to germination
About 7–14 days at 20–22°C (68–72°F).
Direct sowing
Recommended, once the last frost has passed.
Starting indoors
Sow 4–6 weeks ahead of your last frost.
Plant spacing
10–12".
Soil
Average, free-draining soil.
Light
Full sun.
Harvest
Cut stems fresh, or once the seed pods have matured; hang bunches to dry.
Also called
Orach or mountain spinach.
Hardiness
Annual.
Plant height
60–72".
Packet
100 seeds.
Seeds per oz.
About 7,100 on average.
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