Crithmum maritimum - Zeekervel (10)

Beschrijving:

Blad en peulen worden rauw gebruikt in salades, ingelegd in azijn of gesmoord met boter. Geneeskrachtige plant, gebruikt tegen overgewicht en nierklachten.

Hoogte: 25 cm.

Bloeit: jun-aug

Type: HP

Winterhard in: zones 5-9 (-15 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: zaai in het najaar en zet zaaisel buiten. Kiem volgt in voorjaar.

Plant-instructies: zanderige (liefst zoutige) grond in volle zon en uit de wind.

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Description:

Leaves and seed pods are used, leaves used in salads and pickled in vinegar and spices, or often cooked in butter. The plant has a reputation for helping weight loss. Medicinally used for treating obesity and kidney complaints also aids digestion.

Height: 25 cm.

Flowers: jun-aug

Type: HP

Hardy in: zones 5-9 (-15 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow seed in cold frame autumn or spring, lightly cover the seed, grow on in pots and plant out in the summer.

Planting instructions: Prefers a dry well drained soil in full sun sheltered from cold winds, benefits from a salty soil. Habitat grows in rock crevices, rocky shores, shingle beaches.