japanese saltwort - organic

Salsola komarovii, Amaranthaceae

In search of seeds for agrettithis wild or cultivated saltwort enjoyed in Italy in the spring, we've discovered Japanese saltwort, a traditional vegetable that grows naturally in the salt marshes in Japan. However, it is perfectly tolerant of a less salty environment... A container on your balcony? These long, crisp succulent leaves form such dense vegetation that it looks like a small, pruned shrub. They only flower in short days at the very end of summer, but it's best to eat them before they become fibrous: we eat them young in salads, or in sushi, or steamed, or in pasta dishes...

bag = 90-100 seeds

3 g = about 1,200 seeds

Seeds certified organic by Québec Vrai,produced here at LA SOCIÉTÉ DES PLANTES, Kamouraska, Qc