Alexanders seeds
€2.95
Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) is offered here as a seed packet of approximately 25 seeds (1.0g). A robust biennial or short-lived perennial native to the Mediterranean and long naturalised along Ireland's coasts and hedgerows, it grows 80–150cm tall with glossy, aromatic leaves and greenish-yellow flower umbels that draw early pollinators. Once grown by the Romans as a spring vegetable, its young shoots, leaves, stems and flower buds are all edible, with a flavour somewhere between celery and parsley, making it a useful bridge crop through the hungry gap. It thrives in rich, moist soil in sun or part shade and tolerates salt-laden coastal air, self-seeding freely in wilder plots. A characterful choice for foraging-inspired and coastal gardens across Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 8 left in stock
Sowing Instructions
Seed is large and best sown fresh, as it benefits from a period of cold to break dormancy. Sow outdoors from autumn to early spring, 1–2cm deep in its final position, or pot and leave outside over winter to stratify naturally. Germination can be slow and irregular, taking several weeks to months. Thin or transplant seedlings to 40–50cm spacing. Store seed cool and dry until sowing.
