Growing Microgreens Starter Guide

Orach - Red - Microgreens Seeds

Growing Red Orach Microgreen Seeds

Prepare a level growing surface of coco coir or hydroponic soilless medium by lightly patting it down and misting it with water until wet. Sprinkle the Red Orach seeds densely across the surface. Use a seed shaker or clean, re-used spice jar with holes to spread them out. Water them in with a mister or spray bottle. Place a second black tray on top to rest on the seeds. Put the tray in a dark location for 4 days. After they have all germinated and look plump (around 2 days), lightly spritz them with water. Return to the dark location or under a black tray until the total blackout time is reached.

Water heavily from underneath. Move your seedlings to the sun or under a grow light. Water the tray regularly but allow the soil some time to dry between waterings. The amount of time between waterings will be different for everyone based on the room temperature and your watering habits. Avoid too much airflow. In general, if growing your seedlings in the sun with a shallow tray, you will have to water them much more frequently than if growing them under a grow light in a deep tray. Check the bottom tray daily and refill with 1-2 cups of water when dry.

Grow on to the desired maturity stage. Most prefer the taste and texture between days 10-14. Pluck a seedling each day when it comes close to this time frame, and see how you like it! Everyone has their own preferences.

Benefits of Red Orach Microgreens

Red Orach is rich in numerous vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, plentiful minerals, and potassium. Orach leaves are also a great source of magnesium and fiber which are both critical parts of a balanced diet.

Noted as a “superfood” and the “new kale” by many magazines and influencers, this plant is sure to only continue growing in popularity!

Orachs are closely related to amaranth and swiss chard. Knowing these connections can give you a good idea of the flavor and growing style.

Culinary Tips

Around 12 days after planting, the seedlings will be a few inches tall and ready for consumption! Depending on how mature you want your seedlings, you may want to harvest them a bit before or after that time. Slice the greens of the soil and root mass with a sharp knife about a .5 inch up. Cutting up above the soil can limit the need for washing your greens, which reduces their shelf life.

Add these delicious greens to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and smoothies! Eat them fresh as a snack or garnish a dish with them. They pair well with a variety of savory dishes due to their salty flavor.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Red Orach has been well loved as a garden plant for centuries, even ages. The recent microgreen craze has shown us its benefits as a microgreen as well! Get the health benefits of Red Orach in less than two weeks by growing them as microgreens. "

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

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Organic Red Orach Seeds Per Package:

1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 282 Seeds

1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 8,000 Seeds

4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 32,000 Seeds

1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 128,000 Seeds

5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 640,000 Seeds