Orache
How do you sow orache under cover?
Garden orache, Atriplex hortensis, is commonly sown directly in place, but you can start young plants under cover. Plan a small spring batch a few weeks before planting rather than leaving seedlings cramped for a long time. Use clean pots or modules with drainage holes, filled with a fine, free-draining seed mix. Keep the containers labelled from the start.
Moisten the mix, then distribute seeds without crowding. Press lightly and cover only thinly, following the packet; a thick covering can hinder emergence. Record variety and date. Mild warmth around 20–22 °C is a guide for germination, without excessive heating. Keep moisture even and allow water to drain freely rather than standing beneath the pots.
Seeds can have different shapes and germination patterns. Do not discard a pot too quickly because the whole batch has not emerged. Once seedlings appear, provide plenty of light and ventilation to avoid stretched stems. Thin crowded containers carefully. When plants have true leaves and a rootball that holds together, gradually acclimatise them to sun and outdoor air. Their planting also depends on weather, not simply reaching a few centimetres in height.
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