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'Aurora Mix' Orach
 
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Description: Mixed colored leaves of gold, purple, dark purple, and day-glo carmine.
Days To Maturity: 38
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Overall: (3.5 Stars)Overall
Taste: (3.5 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.5 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 01/07/2010 by SueG-ME - An experienced gardener

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Kennebec, Maine, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

easy to grow, fantastic colors, and tasty both in salads and cooked as greens. Also came on nice and early. Bolted in the summer heat, as expected, and I'll try cutting it back harder to see if I can get those side shoots. This was a huge hit at market because of the colors.
 
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Reviewed on 03/26/2009 by londondeon -

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Island, Washington, United States
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This is a great all around plant. I used it mostly in salads as the neon colors were a hit. There is neon green, distress orange, deep purple etc. Also is a great filler for cut flower arrangements. Cut it back and 4 or 5 more shoots come up. Prettier than coleus and a lot easier to grow. Goodto eat too. Didn't try to cook it though.,
 
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