Sea Kale, crambe maritima

Known from the 1st century when it was pickled by the Romans to prevent scurvy. A hardy perennial, it grows to 60 cm high, with large, glossy reddish-green leaves from which arise frothy white flowers that attract butterflies and insects. As the shoots emerge in spring, they are blanched to exclude light and harvested when 10-15 cm long, for crisp tender shoots. The flowers can be used in salads. Priced for: 1 litre pot

Please Note - During the winter months (typically from November to March), this plant will be supplied in a dormant state, ie; there will be no visible growth above soil level