Growing Leafy Greens in Containers
Growing orach in pots is not too different from the usual methods of growing leafy greens in containers. There is one thing to keep in mind, though – orach mountain spinach gets big. It can reach 4 to 6 feet (1.2-18 m) in height, so keep this in mind when you’re choosing a container. Pick something large and heavy that won’t tip over easily. The plants can also spread to 1.5 feet (0.4 m) wide, so be careful not to overcrowd them. The good news is that baby orach is very tender and good in salads, so you can sow your seeds much more thickly and harvest most of the plants when they’re only a few inches tall, leaving only one or two to grow to full height. The cut ones should grow back as well, meaning you can harvest the tender leaves again and again.
Orach Container Care
You should start growing orach in pots early in the spring, two or three weeks before the last frost. They are somewhat frost hardy and can be kept outside while they germinate. Orach container care is easy. Place them in full to partial sun and water regularly. Orach can tolerate drought but tastes best when kept watered.
