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Title: Salsola Soda
Post by: agapanthus on October 30, 2005, 16:35:46

Hi. Does anyone know anything about harvesting seeds from salsola soda?

I grew some for the 1st time this year and had an astounding crop so would like to keep some of the seeds. Thanks in advance :D

Title: Re: Salsola Soda
Post by: redimp on October 30, 2005, 17:29:55

I have never heard of it. Found this definition:

QuoteNoun 1. Salsola sodaSalsola soda - bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash

Why are you growing it, what do you use it for?

Title: Re: Salsola Soda
Post by: agapanthus on October 30, 2005, 17:44:09

Basically it's like samphire but without the salty tang. It has a very delicate taste but is nice steamed or stir fried. It grows up to about 1ft and has many branches to it. ;D

Title: Re: Salsola Soda
Post by: redimp on October 30, 2005, 18:15:10

I like samphire so I might give it a go if I can fit it on my lottie.

Title: Re: Salsola Soda
Post by: agapanthus on November 03, 2005, 17:07:16

RC ....If and when I harvest the seeds you are very welcome to some :D

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