Crithmum maritimum
Rock Samphire
'Rock Samphire is a perennial coastal foraging plant. It is found on southern and western coasts of Britain and Ireland, and in parts of the Mediterranean coasts, North Africa and the Black Sea. It has fleshy blue-green stems and leaves. The leaves are narrowly cut into numerous untoothed leaflets. The tiny flowers are yellowish, and in crowded umbels, and are followed by egg-shaped, ridged fruit. Although salt-tolerant, it can be grown in a range of soils
Contributed by @fritsawolf
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Rock Samphire
Latin name
Crithmum maritimum
type
Perennial Herb
family
Apiaceae
ph
5.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.15 M
Crithmum maritimum
'Rock Samphire is a perennial coastal foraging plant. It is found on southern and western coasts of Britain and Ireland, and in parts of the Mediterranean coasts, North Africa and the Black Sea. It has fleshy blue-green stems and leaves. The leaves are narrowly cut into numerous untoothed leaflets. The tiny flowers are yellowish, and in crowded umbels, and are followed by egg-shaped, ridged fruit. Although salt-tolerant, it can be grown in a range of soils
Propagating by seed
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Sow seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in trays or pots. Cover seed with a light sprinkling of compost. Water from the base of the tray, and place in a cold frame or cold greenhouse. Keep the compost moist - not wet - at all times. Prick out each seedling when it has 'true' leaves, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots containing free-draining compost, and keep in frost free conditions until large enough to harden off before planting outside.
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Plant out into a sunny position in well-draining, light soil. Plant 30cm (12in) apart. The plants dislike wet ground, particularly during Winter.
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