Mountain Orach - Spinach (Seed Freaks)

A red & green mix of a European spinach that tolerates hot temps without bolting. Though drought tolerant, keeping them well watered improves the flavour.Eat the young leaves & pinch out any flowers buds to extend the season. Ornamental as well as edible.

40-60 days to harvest. Prefers deep, rich well-drained soil.

Best planted in September, October, November, December, January, & February.

Direct sow or in trays, 10mm deep, rows 30cm apart, plants 30cm. Tolerates most soils including saline.

Sow when is based on cooler climates. If you are growing in a warm climate you may need to check your local sow when guides.

All seed packets sold are in date. The use by date on the packet image does not reflect the date of the seed for sale, we don’t update the image to reflect the latest batch.

If the word HUON is in bold on the packet it means it’s been grown and saved in the Huon Valley.

All those grown in the Huon Valley are grown organically.

Sorry, no sales to overseas due to quarantine Restrictions.

We hope you enjoy growing these heirloom and often rare varieties. While we grow seed commercially it’s home gardeners who are keeping them alive!