Salicornia europaea
syn. Salicornia herbacea
Marsh Samphire; Glasswort
Succulent young shoots eaten raw or lightly cooked. Like tiny asparagus. Tastes salty, grows in salt marshes and should be watered with salty water! Stems turn bright red in autumn. Likes sun 4" -15"
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
|---|---|
| Longevity: | Annual |
| Growing Condition: | Damp sun |
| Season: | Summer |
| Good For: | Edible |
| Good For: | Foliage |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Germination: | Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place |
Seed
20 seeds per pack (approx).
