Sea kale (Crambe maritima)
Latin name: Crambe maritima
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Europe
Growing: Prefers well drained soils with full sun. It can live up to 60 years and gets quite large so give it space to grow.
Edibility: The young leaves/shoots and florets can both be consumed.
Permaculture Uses: One of the longest lived perennials that produces not only a good amount of food in the spring, but also quite a bit of biomass.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Crambe maritima
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Europe
Growing: Prefers well drained soils with full sun. It can live up to 60 years and gets quite large so give it space to grow.
Edibility: The young leaves/shoots and florets can both be consumed.
Permaculture Uses: One of the longest lived perennials that produces not only a good amount of food in the spring, but also quite a bit of biomass.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Crambe maritima
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Europe
Growing: Prefers well drained soils with full sun. It can live up to 60 years and gets quite large so give it space to grow.
Edibility: The young leaves/shoots and florets can both be consumed.
Permaculture Uses: One of the longest lived perennials that produces not only a good amount of food in the spring, but also quite a bit of biomass.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.