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Post by cortona on Feb 15, 2015 4:28:52 GMT -5
I will be interested in seeds And other riproduttive material for crambe marittima if somebody have it se can arrange a trade
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Post by darrenabbey on Mar 2, 2015 6:57:02 GMT -5
A different species, but similar habit and edibility: Cakile maritima, the European Sea-rocket. I came across some plants a few years ago, found the leaves tasted pleasant, and saved some seeds. I'm hoping to get the seeds to germinate this year, but they may be too old.
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 4, 2015 9:17:55 GMT -5
I need some more bulk seed for C. maritime preferably from wild sources but I'll settle for species. Anyone have any directions as to where I should go for these?
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Post by darrenabbey on Mar 4, 2015 13:54:19 GMT -5
I've only been finding vendors offering packets of 10-15 seeds. There also seem to be some folks selling root cuttings, which have the advantage of a shorter time to maturity.
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 4, 2015 15:43:23 GMT -5
I actually do cuttings too but I need a mess of seeds to mess with  Yes, I've only found the same: small packages. |
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Post by 12540dumont on Mar 4, 2015 17:12:26 GMT -5
It did not do well here. I ordered seeds, sent them to Dan Grunt, since the Canadians did not want to send me seed. I got them from Dan, planted them out with high hopes. Let's just say this is not a plant for anyone who lives where it gets hot.
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 5, 2015 7:20:48 GMT -5
That's a shame. It does very well in the Ottawa area. Can you grow Crambe cordifolia?
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Post by 12540dumont on Mar 6, 2015 21:46:06 GMT -5
Well the cordifolia takes up a lot of space and tastes like cabbage. It's not as pretty as the maritima. It gets leaf scorch here, so it's not happy either.
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Post by mybighair on Mar 7, 2015 0:44:35 GMT -5
I'd give this blogger a shout and see if they can get you some seed: www.gallowaywildfoods.com/?page_id=293Foraging blogs are a good starting point when you are looking for seed from wild edibles. I'll also keep my eyes pealed for any local plants for you, though it's not common in this area so I cant make any promises. |
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Post by mybighair on Mar 7, 2015 4:05:10 GMT -5
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Post by ottawagardener on Mar 7, 2015 6:37:50 GMT -5
Thank you!!
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Post by steev on Aug 6, 2015 0:52:18 GMT -5
I was watching some BBC Wild Foods series; they dug the roots of sea kale; peeled: pleasantly crunchy and sweet; baked and peeled: very tasty and starchy.
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Post by philagardener on Aug 6, 2015 19:24:24 GMT -5
Interestingly, I ran across this in a local botanical garden a few days ago. Strikingly beautiful! So now I know it can grow in the mid-Atlantic.
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Yes, I've only found the same: small packages.
