Sea Asparagus Baby Leaf Glasswort – Seeds

(Salicornia europaea)

Sea Asparagus Baby Leaf (Glasswort) is a unique, edible halophyte producing tender, succulent shoots with a crisp texture and salty flavor. Perfect for gourmet salads, stir-fries, or pickling, this versatile plant thrives in coastal or saline soils. It’s nutrient-rich, easy to grow, and a striking addition to edible gardens.

Why Grow Sea Asparagus Baby Leaf?

• Tender, succulent, edible shoots with natural salty flavor

• Nutrient-rich and versatile for culinary use

• Easy to grow in coastal or saline soils

• Adds visual interest with bright green, jointed stems

Key Features

• Type: Annual edible halophyte

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Harvest: Summer for baby leaves

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates salty soil

Ideal For

• Edible gardens and gourmet cooking

• Salads, stir-fries, and pickling

• Coastal or salt-affected garden areas

• Container cultivation

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays with moist soil

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared beds

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 5–10 cm apart

• Care: Keep soil consistently moist; harvest baby leaves when 5–10 cm tall