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  • #1

    Samphire?

    Morning All,

    Was reading about Samphire is this months mag, have seen it on cooking programs, does anyone have an experience growing?
    Cheers

    Danny
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    There must be someone who's tried it.

    Yep, here ya go:

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ire_21320.html

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ire_38632.html

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ire_33550.html

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ire_29147.html

    I couldn't see any tales of success though ...
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      Thanks TS,

      Yes as you say not a lot of yipee's in the threads. Think I'll give it a go though
      Last edited by broadway; 14-03-2012, 08:38 AM.
      Cheers

      Danny

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      • #4
        You will probably have more success if you go for the rock variety & water it with a mister containing salty water,the marsh variety needs frequent total immersion in salt water.

        From the marsh variety,the nicest is always that which is covered at "neap" tides,while the crop that grows higher up & only gets covered by "spring" tides is always "woody" & far less flavoursome.
        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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        • #5
          Never tried growing it but have foraged on several occaisions. I work on the principal that if I can get something for free I don't need to use up valuable growing space to grow it too

          Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

          Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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          • #6
            Have seen it, but never eaten it - what does it taste like?
            Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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            • #7
              I tried for 2 years running from seed and had a miserable and complete and utter failure.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Florence Fennel View Post
                Have seen it, but never eaten it - what does it taste like?
                It is hard to describe Flo,but in general if you like asparagus you will like samphire.
                He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by smc999 View Post
                  I tried for 2 years running from seed and had a miserable and complete and utter failure.
                  Did you use plain water or salty water ?
                  He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                  Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Alison View Post
                    Never tried growing it but have foraged on several occaisions. I work on the principal that if I can get something for free I don't need to use up valuable growing space to grow it too
                    Totally agree Alison however you don't get a lot growing in Tottenham
                    Cheers

                    Danny

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                      It is hard to describe Flo,but in general if you like asparagus you will like samphire.
                      Love asparagus, thanks BB
                      Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Florence Fennel View Post
                        Love asparagus, thanks BB
                        You're most welcome Flo We had access to marsh samphire for many years,best way to cook is in a steamer,leave it long enough so that when you nip a sample between thumb & forefinger it is just "squishy",plate up & drizzle with melted butter.Get some napkins & pick up a stalk (at the fat end) tip head back,lower into mouth,purse lips tightly & withdraw stalk,repeat until you are full up,wipe face & hands,have another glass of crisp white wine
                        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                        • #13
                          When is the wild stuff in season? I know where it grows and had a nibble last year but I'll go looking for it this year if its sooooooo good!

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                          • #14
                            July and August, according to this: Samphire - buy it here in season
                            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                            • #15
                              Thanks Two Sheds. Some dates for my diary!!

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