AUSTRAL SEABLITE Suaeda australis Seeds

Austral Seablite is a salty salad vegetable, the leaves can be eaten raw and the young shoots pickled Can be used steamed, stir fried or blanched a great complement to seafood dishes

This coastal plant is related to Samphire and a relative of this plant is widely used throughout Europe as a sea vegetable

Grows between 0 1 and 0 9 metres in height , with a spreading habit

The leaves are up to 40mm in length and are succulent, they light green to purplish red in colour

Seablite naturally grows in Salty mudflats and saline estuaries Fast growing, good for stabilizing saltmarsh and tidal creek edges, also provides habitat for wading birds

Bush Food: The leaves and stem tips are edible raw and young shoots can be pickled The leaves offer a satisfyingly salty taste and crisp texture when consumed fresh, can be used steamed , stir fried or blanched Is a great complement to seafood dishes They make a great addition to salads or as a garnish for savory dishes

Germination: Soak seed in water for 8 12 hours, changing the water 2 3 times Cover seed lightly and keep damp, use bog method For direct seeding, spread sparingly in a shallow trench, cover and press down