Suaeda glauca
Suaeda glauca
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Pl. D26B — Suaeda glauca
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IOverview
Overview
Suaeda glauca, commonly known as glasswort or saltwort, is an annual plant native to regions including Buryatiya, China North-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Japan, and Korea. This plant thrives in moist environments with light soil types, ranging from sandy to heavy clay, and requires full sun exposure. Known for its edible leaves, Suaeda glauca is found across a wide range of habitats from Siberia to East Asia. Its distinctive feature lies in its ability to grow in challenging conditions, making it an interesting addition to botanical gardens or areas with poor soil quality.
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What is Suaeda glauca?
Suaeda glauca, commonly known as glasswort or saltwort, is an annual plant native to regions including Buryatiya, China North-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Japan, and Korea.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Suaeda glauca thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). This annual plant grows to about 0.6 meters tall and is native to regions including Buryatiya, China North-Central, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Japan, Korea, and other areas in East Asia. It can be propagated through seeds and is known for its edible leaves.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Annual
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Suaeda glauca for the first time
8steps
Start with Suaeda glauca as an easy-to-grow annual for a beginner gardener.
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What you'll need
Seeds or seedlings, a container or garden bed, potting soil if using a container.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost when temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil, either in a container with drainage holes or directly in the garden bed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds outdoors or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Transplant seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and place in a sunny location.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun exposure and regular watering. Fertilize sparingly with a balanced fertilizer if needed.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back the plant to encourage bushy growth, especially after flowering.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, not providing enough sunlight, and neglecting regular pruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: Oil
Other uses:oil
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
14 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
14 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 14 native
Asia5 regions
native (5)ChinaJapanMongoliaSouth KoreaTaiwan
Broader regions
native:Buryatiya, Chita, Irkutsk, Primorye
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