Turnips
Arroch
Opera - Arroch
Ref : L0783
- Atriplex hortensis
Bag of 500 seeds
This ancient variety, adapted to a wide range of growing conditions, has tender, very broad, intensely red leaves. They remain dark when cooked, and can be eaten raw or cooked like 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
500 seeds
tender
Red
From 200 to 300 cm
round
France
1904
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This ancient French variety is mentioned in Vilmorin-Andrieux's 1904 book "Les Plantes Potagères".
