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"

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Annual

Growing Condition:

Damp sun

Season:

Summer

Good For:

Edible, Foliage

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