Black Seeded Samphire / Glasswort - Tecticornia pergranulata (Milyu) seeds

Tecticornia spp. - Samphire (Sea Asparagus, Glasswort, Pickleweed)
A salt-tolerant succulent, valued for its culinary and ecological benefits, thriving in saline environments.

Quick Facts

• Height: Typically grows as a dense sub-shrub, up to 1 meter tall, often shorter.
• Habit: Ground-hugging or erect, depending on species.
• Flowers: Seasonal, appearing mostly from summer to autumn.
• Soil: Thrives in saline soils, commonly found on salt flats, clay pans, and near salt lakes.
• Climate: Highly adaptable to flooding and high salinity, ideal for coastal or arid zones.

Why Grow Tecticornia spp.?

Samphire is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, perfect for gardens in saline or challenging conditions. Its bright green shoots are a highly prized bush food, adding a fresh, salty burst of flavor to dishes. With its cultural significance, ecological benefits, and culinary uses, Samphire is a valuable addition to native or edible gardens.

Bush Food Note

Samphire is a versatile and nutritious bush food with various edible parts:

• Shoots:
  • Best harvested in summer when shoots are green, crunchy, and aromatic.
  • Adds a salty, fresh flavor to salads, stir-fries, or as a garnish.
• Seeds:
  • Indigenous Australians, particularly in the Victorian goldfields, used the seeds of Blackseed Samphire to make a traditional cake called Kurumi.

Other Uses

• Glassmaking: The ashes of Glasswort species, including Tecticornia pergranulata, yield soda ash, an essential ingredient in making glass and soap.
• Erosion Control: Dense growth stabilizes saline and degraded soils.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Samphire seeds germinate best under specific conditions of salinity, temperature, and seed scarification.
   • Sow seeds in saline soils after rainfall or flooding to leach excess salts.

2. Position:

   • Plant in full sun to light shade.
   • Suitable for saline environments, including coastal gardens, salt flats, or degraded soils.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water sparingly; the plant thrives in saline and occasionally flooded conditions.
   • Prune lightly to manage spread and encourage new growth.
   • Ensure good drainage in non-saline environments to avoid waterlogging.

Uses in Your Garden

• Edible Garden: Fresh, crunchy shoots are a unique addition to salads and dishes.
• Coastal Landscaping: Thrives in salt-laden environments, providing visual texture and stability.
• Erosion Control: Stabilizes degraded or saline soils in gardens and restoration projects.
• Bush Food Garden: A prized native ingredient with culinary versatility.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Germination typically occurs in spring after leaching by rain or floods.
• Pre-Treatment: Scarify seeds to enhance germination success.
• Moisture: Maintain consistent soil moisture but avoid overwatering in non-saline conditions.
• Light: Provide bright sunlight for optimal growth.

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Add the unique beauty and flavor of Tecticornia spp. to your garden or restoration project. With its adaptability, delicious shoots, and traditional significance, Samphire is a standout choice for any landscape.

Order your Samphire seeds today and grow a plant that thrives where others cannot!