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  • An image of the plant grown with seed for Ruby Red Orach Seeds - Vibrant Fuchsia Leaves with Magenta Stems, Spinach-Like Flavor, Ideal for Colorful Salads and Decorative Gardens, Non-GMO, Grows 3-4 ft Tall
Ruby Red Orach Seeds - Vibrant Fuchsia Leaves with Magenta Stems, Spinach-Like Flavor, Ideal for Colorful Salads and Decorative Gardens, Non-GMO, Grows 3-4 ft Tall
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

55 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

4 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Striking Appearance: Features velvety bright fuchsia leaves and vivid magenta stems, growing up to 3-4 feet tall. Both ornamental and edible, adding a splash of color to any garden space.
  • Growth Requirements: Thrives in average garden soil and loves a sunny location. Seed outdoors as soon as weather and soil allow, covering seed lightly with soil.
  • Harvest Information: Ready to harvest in just 55 days. Can be picked at any growth stage from baby leaves to full maturity for various culinary uses.
  • Culinary Delight: Adds excitement to mundane salads with its brilliant colour and subtle mineral flavor. A fantastic spinach alternative that's perfect in fresh greens mixes.
  • Environmental Adaptability: Ideal for both vegetable and flower gardens as it adds a striking color contrast. Successive seeding every 10-14 days ensures a continual supply.

Ruby Red Orach is a stunning addition to any garden, offering both beauty and flavor. With its vibrant fuchsia leaves and magenta stems, this plant reaches up to 3-4 feet in height, making it a striking ornamental choice. Not only does it enhance visual appeal, but it also provides a delicious spinach-like taste that's perfect for salads and fresh greens mixes.

Ideal for sunny spots, Ruby Red Orach thrives in average garden soil and requires regular watering to maintain moisture. Harvest is just 55 days away, allowing you to enjoy its brilliant color and subtle mineral flavor quickly. By practicing successive seeding every two weeks, you can ensure a continuous supply throughout the growing season. Add this versatile and resilient plant to your garden for a bountiful and colorful harvest!
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 50
Average germination rate: 80%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 80 plants — covers about 70–90 sq. ft.
  • 500 seeds — 400 plants — covers about 350–450 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Upright, leafy, branching habit
  • Height: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
  • Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
  • Spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in) between plants; 30–45 cm (12–18 in) between rows

Choosing a packet size

  • The 100-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners and small beds wanting vibrant salads and edible ornamentals. It’s perfect for a couple of short rows, a border, or trying successive sowings for a steady harvest.
  • The 500-seed packet suits larger gardens, edible landscapers, and market growers planning multiple successions. Choose this size to fill long rows or mass plantings and maintain continuous baby-leaf and bunching harvests.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Ruby Red Orach seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Choose a sunny location and sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep. Space seeds 4 to 5 seeds per 1.5 feet of row.

To germinate, ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings reach 2 inches high, thin them to about 18 inches apart. This spacing allows for proper air circulation and growth.

Maintain regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Harvest leaves at any stage, from baby greens to mature plants. For continuous harvest, sow seeds every two weeks.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

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We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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