Saltwort Seeds - Salsola Komarovii, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Saltwort (Salsola komarovii) is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its crisp, succulent young shoots with a mild, naturally salty taste. It is used raw in salads or blanched, and young shoots can be harvested about 30-50 days after sowing.

Why choose our seeds?

• Cool-season leafy vegetable with crisp, succulent shoots
• Mild, naturally salty taste; good raw or blanched
• Harvest young shoots in about 30-50 days

How to grow Saltwort seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost; makes several sowings through the cool season for a steady supply.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix or prepared soil.
• Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light after germination.
• Temperature: 55-75°F (13-24°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days.
• Grow seedlings on in bright light.

Transplanting

• Transplant after the last frost, or thin direct-sown beds to stand 3-6 inches apart.
• Harden off indoor-started seedlings before planting out.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to light shade.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting plants wilt.
• Fertilizer: A moderate application of balanced fertilizer at planting supports tender growth.
• Harvest young shoots when tender; make repeat sowings every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Bloom Time:

Inconspicuous flowers in late summer; grown for its leaves and shoots.