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Saltwort Seeds

Note: Germination instructions are not on seed packets, follow the instructions below for starting seed.

Direct sow in early spring after the danger of frost has passed. Cover seeds lightly in warm soil. Keep soil moist until seeds germinate. Can also be started inside in trays and transplanted outside.

Saltwort Info

( Salsola komarovii ) Traditional Japanese culinary herb. Long, succulent leaves with an incredibly appealing, crunchy texture. Native to the salt marshes of Japan, but well adapted to less saline soils. Harvest promptly to prevent woody stems and prickly leaf tips. Add tender young leaves to salads and sushi, or steam longer stems for a unique and healthy side dish. Also called land seaweed or "Okahijiki" in Japan. Medicinal: Rich in vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, calcium, and potassium. Juice from the plant is used as a diuretic.



NPV371 Saltwort
Japanese cooking herb, long leaf, crunchy texture, use as salad addition rich in vitamins and nutrients, 50 days, 12" tall.
Package of 250 seeds. $7.95
Package of 1,000 seeds. $22.95

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