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Atriplex cinerea

A tough native perennial, handling drought, wind and a range of conditions including poor, salty soils. A great stabiliser in erosion zones, grows to 1.5 m x 1 m with an attractive silvery foliage. Saltbush leaves are used in cooking and have a unique salty flavour as the plant draws salts from the ground. Use the leaf in a stir fry, for a meat stuffing or roast for a crunchy salty garnish. 50 seed.

Bushfood.

Frost Resilience

Frost Hardy

Lifespan

Perennial

Climate

Cold

Temperate

Hot Arid

Germination Period (days)

Sow Method

Transplant

Sowing Instructions

Soak seed overnight to remove salts that act as a germination inhibitor. Sow in pots, cover with soil & keep moist. Germinates over 2-4 wks. Transplant when there are at least 6 leaves on the plant, keep well-watered initially. Once established very hardy.

Height

1.5 m

Spacing/Spread

1 m

Row Space

1 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Feb 28th

Temperate Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Feb 28th

SALTBUSH, GREY