AUSTRAL SEABLITE (Suaeda australis) Seeds

Austral Seablite is a salty salad vegetable, the leaves can be eaten raw and the young shoots pickled. Can be used steamed, stir-fried or blanched a great complement to seafood dishes.

This coastal plant is related to Samphire and a relative of this plant is widely used throughout Europe as a sea vegetable.

Grows between 0.1 and 0.9 metres in height , with a spreading habit.

The leaves are up to 40mm in length and are succulent, they light green to purplish-red in colour.

Seablite naturally grows in Salty mudflats and saline estuaries. Fast growing, good for stabilizing saltmarsh and tidal creek edges, also provides habitat for wading birds.

Bush Food: The leaves and stem tips are edible raw and young shoots can be pickled. The leaves offer a satisfyingly salty taste and crisp texture when consumed fresh, can be used steamed , stir-fried or blanched. Is a great complement to seafood dishes. They make a great addition to salads or as a garnish for savory dishes.

Germination: Soak seed in water for 8-12 hours, changing the water 2-3 times. Cover seed lightly and keep damp, use bog method. For direct seeding, spread sparingly in a shallow trench, cover and press down.