Samphire

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Samphire outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 21 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 15 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  Soybean
  

  SoybeanGreat pair

  • ❧Soybean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Samphire feeds on
  • ❧Soybean roots deep while Samphire feeds near the surface — no competition
  • ❧Samphire acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Soybean
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  Catjang Pea
  

  Catjang PeaGood pair

  • ❧Catjang Pea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Samphire feeds on
  • ❧Samphire acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Catjang Pea
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  Chickpea
  Good pair

  • ❧Chickpea fixes nitrogen in the soil that Samphire feeds on
  • ❧Chickpea roots deep while Samphire feeds near the surface — no competition

How to grow Samphire

1. Sow2 weeks from frost
2. Germinates21 days
3. Space15 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: High · Height: 30 cm · Soil: Salt-rich, wet — needs salty water