{"product_id":"sea-kale-seeds-crambe-maritima-20-seeds-organic","title":"Sea Kale seeds | Crambe Maritima | 20 Seeds | Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 20 Organic Crithmum Maritimum seeds, better known as Sea Kale sourced from one of the UK's leading wholesalers of organic seeds.  Beloved by top chefs, Sea Kale its early leaves are crisp, succulent, and refreshing as well as being packed with nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy grow Sea Kale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGourmet Blanched Shoots \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring shoots can be blanched under dark forcers, buckets, or indoors like asparagus\/rhubarb to yield tender, sweet, nutty stalks.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Part Edibility \u003c\/strong\u003e   Every part of the plant is edible: thick blue-green leaves (cooked like kale), sweet honey-scented broccoli-like flower buds, edible roots, and pickled seed pods.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional \u0026amp; Health Value\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in Vitamin C (historically used to prevent scurvy) and packed with antioxidants and antiseptic properties.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Maintenance Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e    thrives in poor, sandy, salt-tolerant, or free-draining soils with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Ornamental Value\u003c\/strong\u003e    Produces dramatic mounds of grey-blue suede foliage and clusters of honey-scented white flowers that attract beneficial bees in mid-spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER WE NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH ANY GROWING QUESTIONS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea seeds are traditonally tricky to germinate to the seeds outer cork-like shell. In nature this outer shell protects the seeds in side and enables seeds to float away in the sea and eventually wash up somewhere new to germinate. With a few relatively simple steps, however, good germination results can bee achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the other shell of the seed - there are various ways this can be done but one of the easier (and safer than using a knife!) is to place the seed on a hard surface then press it with a hard solid object etc, for example a wooden spoon. Take care not to press too hard and crush the seed embryo inside.\u003cbr\u003eGet several sheets of paper towel and moisten (but not soak them). Place the sheets carefully inside a zip lock bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the seeds between the layers of paper towel then seal the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the bag in a dark cupboard at room temperature for 3 to 7 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck from time to time - remove and pot the seedlings as they sprout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake great care not to over water seedlings are prone to rotting off - best to use very free draining compost mix and always water from the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out one risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedy-seeds.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55715975692664,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/seakalefront.jpg?v=1793047046","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/sea-kale-seeds-crambe-maritima-20-seeds-organic","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}