| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Glasswort |
Arthrocnemum fruticosum |
Chenopodiaceae |
The ashes of the plant, and of allied species, yield soda which is used in making soap and glass[1, 6].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow spring in a greenhouse. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots. Grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in late spring, after the last expected frosts.
Division.
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. It is likely to require a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
S. Europe.
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