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Okahijiki - Saltwort

Okahijiki - Saltwort

$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50
$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50

New for 2026 - Salsola kamarovii - Succulent and crunchy. This annual green has been cultivated for many years in Japan, and grows wild on beach dunes in Japan, Korea and the far east of Russia. Grow them anywhere they'll have plenty of soil moisture. The young shoot are eaten stem and all. They can be sauteed, steamed, pickled or eaten raw in salads. It's name translates as 'land seaweed'. 

Grown by Twisted Brook 
Growing Info
Sowing Start seeds indoors in spring, about 6 weeks before last frost date. Keep them warm, heat mats and grow lights will help germination and early growth. Can also be direct sown, from late May onwards to early summer.
Transplant Outdoors after risk of frost
Spacing About 6-12" between plants. Or closer, they seem to thrive growing close together.
Soil Well draining, yet moist. Tolerant of poor fertility, their natural habitat are sand dunes after all. Typical garden soil will be just fine for them.
Light Full sun
Life cycle Annual