Utterly delicious and very hard to find, this
generally unknown culinary plant of salty mudflats and the shoreline
produces succulent tender shoots with a flavor reminiscent of asparagus,
but a taste all of its own. It is nothing short of an absolute treat, especially served with seafood.
Also known as Mermaids Kiss, Glasswort, the wild marsh Samphire can be
found in abundance in salt marshes and tidal mud flats on the British
coast. Seeds came from salt marsh on the north Norfolk coast, England.
It can be eaten raw, or cooked - boiled or steamed for a couple of
minutes, topped with melting butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Absolutely no salt is needed as they taste of the sea so are more than
sufficiently salty. They are rich in Vitamins A, C and D, this plant is
highly sought after in British upscale gourmet restaurants.
Annual, in warmer climate perennial. Very high moisture needs; suitable for marsh bogs.
Info on the plant - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicornia
Seeds (US):
Plants (UK): Samphire Plant
Tiny weeny miniature tomatoes. How cute! I am going to grow a bunch in small hanging baskets and then gift them, They will be hit with kids!
This vigorous rare is
like no tomato you've ever seen before!
Perfect for baskets, window
boxes or raised patio containers, the cascading plants live up to their
name, producing literally thousands of sweet, juicy, bite-sized tomatoes
in an inexhaustible supply throughout the summer!
They are the tiniest of the tomato family, measuring only about 10mm in
diameter, sweet and crisp flesh, almost explore in your mouth,
delightful and to die for! It is considered to be the wild form of many- perhaps even all- cultivated tomatoes. Great for use as a unique garnish, much sought after by gourmet restaurants.
Note that although these are a different species,
they will readily cross with other tomatoes. If you are saving seed,
isolate these plants. Seeds found here....
