Salicornia
Samphire
Samphire grows naturally on salt marshes and tidal flats in many parts of the United Kingdom. One of its common names is Sea Asparagus, because Its bright green stalks somewhat resemble asparagus spears. It grows prostrate to erect, with simple or branched succulent stems that are smooth, and apparently jointed, and thrives in salty conditions. It can be grown in the garden, or on a window-sill, even. Cook as you would asparagus, and use as a vegetable (particularly good with fish) or as a garnish. The plant self-seeds - if you are not too greedy with harvesting!
Contributed by @suziegreenfingers
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frequent watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Samphire
Latin name
Salicornia
type
Annual Herb
family
Amaranthaceae
ph
5.5 - 7.3 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.30 M
Salicornia
Samphire grows naturally on salt marshes and tidal flats in many parts of the United Kingdom. One of its common names is Sea Asparagus, because Its bright green stalks somewhat resemble asparagus spears. It grows prostrate to erect, with simple or branched succulent stems that are smooth, and apparently jointed, and thrives in salty conditions. It can be grown in the garden, or on a window-sill, even. Cook as you would asparagus, and use as a vegetable (particularly good with fish) or as a garnish. The plant self-seeds - if you are not too greedy with harvesting!
Propagating by seed
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Sow seeds in trays between from early Spring to late Spring. Germination can be slow and erratic, and can take from 5-20 days. Maintain a temperature of 25°C (77°F) for germination. When the seedlings have reached 2.5cm (1") in height they can be transferred to a pot. Use a free-draining compost. Samphire can be grown in pots indoors on a windowsill, in pots on the patio or in a sheltered site in the garden.
Planting
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
If planting samphire in the garden, plant in light, free-draining, moist, slightly acidic or neutral soil, in a sunny, or partially sunny, sheltered site. Plant after last frost
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