Foraging in Sussex The deep south of the country provides a really interesting and varied foraging location. There is variety and abundance all through the year and often certain things will even thrive in winter due to the slightly milder temperatures experienced in Sussex. There are some great finds to…
Category: coastal
 Sea Leek / Edible / Summer / Autumn Scientific NameAllium ampeloprasum FamilyAmaryllidaceae Also known asWild Leek, Sea Leeks HabitatIt is thought to have been introduced to Britain, and is fairly uncommon so should only be picked if a large patch is found. It likes sandy or stony seaside locations, often…
 Sea Radish / Edible / Spring / Summer Scientific NameRaphanus Maritima FamilyBrassicaceae or Cruciferae HabitatEurope, including Britain, from Scandanavia to the mediteranean and Black sea. It grows on the coast line, preferring sandy and stony shorelines just above the driftwood line. DescriptionRaphanus Maritima is a BIENNIAL growing 0.8 m (2ft…
This fish chowder with coastal greens recipe is fabulous and can stand with a huge array of coastal veg, from marsh samphire to sea beet and sea blite, everything wild and edible at the coast has the potential to make an appearance in the fish chowder band. One thing I…
Here we’re Cooking up a Sea Beet Saag Alloo, but You can use a vast range of wild greens instead of spinach in Saag Aloo, however my favourite by far is Sea Beet Saag Aloo – the beet bring a nice salty spinach flavour to the dish and lightens up…
Sea Spray (Suaeda maritima) How to Identify Sea Blite Edible Scientific NameSuaeda Maritima FamilyAmaranthaceae Also known asSeepweed, Seaspray, Sea Rosemary (we’re trying to rename it Sea Samphire as its uses are so similar to that of Marsh Samphire) HabitatIt grows on salt marshes around the world, native to some places…
Sea Purslane (Halimione portulacoides ) How to Identify Sea Purslane Edible Botanical NameHalimione portulacoides Could be confused withHabitat and look make this plant near impossible to confuse with anything. Range and DistributionTemperate regions of Europe including the UK, Asia and Northern Africa HabitatCoastal areas, specifically salt marshes and sandy areas…
Sea Buckthorn / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible How to Identify Sea Buckthorn Common Names Sea Buckthorn, Buckthorn, Tang Bush, Sea Berry. Botanical Name Hippophae Rhamnoides Meaning of Botanical Name The Latin Hippo meaning horse and phaos meaning to shine has been given to sea buckthorn as it…
Sea Beet / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible How to Identify Sea Beet Botanical Name Beta vulgaris maritima Could be confused with Possibly confused with Sea Kale although sea kale leaves are very wavy, more of a green / yellow and are really quite different when…
Sea Arrowgrass / Summer / Edible Sea Arrowgrass is an absolute delight to discover, something you thought was previously grass actually tastes like coriander, and it grows in the UK! Botanical Name Triglochin maritima Other Common Names Wild Corriander, Sea Corriander, Arrowgrass Known Hazards The more green parts of the…