How to Grow Ruby Red Orach
Atriplex hortensis
Your complete guide to growing Ruby Red Orach.
📷 Wikipedia: LettuceWhen to Plant Ruby Red Orach
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | June – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | May – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | April – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | March – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | February – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Ruby Red Orach
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow orach roots, maximizes garden space
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack leafy greens
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control pests
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient use of garden space
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and add color while repelling cucumber beetles
Quick harvest breaks up soil and deters flea beetles that can damage orach leaves
Similar cool-season growing requirements and complementary harvest schedule
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many vegetables including orach
Heavy feeders that compete for similar nutrients, may attract shared pests like flea beetles
Tall growth creates excessive shade and competes heavily for nutrients and water
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
