Vegetable

Samphire

Salicornia europaea

Coastal succulent — crisp salty 'sea asparagus' for fish dishes.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Salty rinse OK

Soil

Sandy, salty

Difficulty

Medium

Container

Yes

Edible part

Stems

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Half-hardy

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Plants well with

No specific companions — keep this one in its own pot.

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers samphire seeds suited to UK coastal conditions and cool-season growing in London.

Crocus

Stocks terracotta and ceramic pots ideal for well-draining samphire cultivation in containers.

Amazon UK

Supplies specialist hand tools for harvesting samphire stems cleanly and efficiently.