Orach, Magenta Magic

Annual. Atriplex hortensis

50 seeds per packet. 

Yes, we love Purple Mountain Spinach (aka Orach) and we think everyone should be growing this plant in their veggie garden. We thought we couldn't be more in love until we found this particular variety bred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed.

Striking bright purple leaves are as delicious as they are beautiful, and the plants easily grow into showpieces in the garden. Self-sows and generally takes care of itself, which we love, because it means we have delicious fresh greens (purples) to eat in salads all spring and early summer without doing any work. If you've never tried growing this plant, it is surely worth checking out. In our opinion, it's going to be one of the next trendy veggies....mark our word!

Grows 6-7ft tall at maturity, but is often kept shorter by repeated harvests, and is most delicious in it's young phase when it's 4-8 inches tall.