Glasswort, American

From the East Coast of the US (Maine) to the warmer southern coast, this annual plant is a familiar sight. For us, it's a great plant to cultivate outdoors in summer or indoors year-round! We don't know of a plant that can tolerate saltwater better, so for a tasty result, it's best to grow this easy plant in a sheltered spot (in pots or an area in the garden enclosed by foil) where you can occasionally provide saltwater. Those living in brackish areas naturally don't need to take any special measures. Incidentally, the plant also grows excellently with fresh water and even prefers not too much salt during the sowing and cultivation process. The branching, fleshy stems are harvested dark green and eaten raw in salads, on bread, or briefly cooked. Fertile soil ensures the most beautiful branched plants.
American Glasswort (tetraploid) is more resistant to high temperatures and (short) dry periods than our common (European wild) Glasswort (diploid), is somewhat more robust, and easier to digest.

Names:
Latin: Salicornia bigelovii
Dutch: Amerikaanse Zeekraal
Also: Langarige Zeekraal
English: Dwarf Glasswort