Green - Arroch
This ancient variety, very hardy and adapted to heat, is fast-growing and has highly embossed green leaves. They can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach, with a flavor reminiscent of spinach.
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Sow lightly, directly in place, in rows 30 to 40 cm apart. Thin to 20-30 cm on the row when plants have 5-6 leaves. Stagger sowing every 3 weeks to spread out harvesting.
In hot weather, arrowroot can quickly go to seed, so summer sowing is possible if the plants are protected and kept cool. Summer sowing is therefore possible if the plants are protected and kept cool, and the leaves can be picked as and when needed. Staggered sowing will extend the harvesting period.
March, April, May, June, July, August
May, June, July, August, September, October, November
in the ground
semi-shade, sunny
medium
clayey, humus
drained, rich, reheated
Atriplex hortensis
mid-season
500 seeds
tender
Green
From 60 to 150 cm
round
France
1883
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This old French variety is mentioned in Vilmorin-Andrieux's 1883 book "Les Plantes Potagères".