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Seakale Lilywhite

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Crambe Maritima

A rare and beautiful perennial vegetable with deep roots in Ireland’s coastal food culture. Lilywhite Sea Kale produces crinkled blue-green leaves, clouds of delicate white flowers in summer, and prized tender shoots in early spring when forced under terracotta pots - long considered a true delicacy.

Sea kale requires a permanent position in the garden, much like rhubarb. During winter, the roots are traditionally forced into growth to produce pale, blanched stems, which are steamed and eaten in much the same way as asparagus.

Once common along Irish shorelines and in kitchen gardens, sea kale was valued for its gently sweet, subtly nutty flavour and its quiet generosity. It’s a slow plant, but one that rewards patience with years of harvests and a sense of calm abundance.

Average number of seeds: 10

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.

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Crambe Maritima

A rare and beautiful perennial vegetable with deep roots in Ireland’s coastal food culture. Lilywhite Sea Kale produces crinkled blue-green leaves, clouds of delicate white flowers in summer, and prized tender shoots in early spring when forced under terracotta pots - long considered a true delicacy.

Sea kale requires a permanent position in the garden, much like rhubarb. During winter, the roots are traditionally forced into growth to produce pale, blanched stems, which are steamed and eaten in much the same way as asparagus.

Once common along Irish shorelines and in kitchen gardens, sea kale was valued for its gently sweet, subtly nutty flavour and its quiet generosity. It’s a slow plant, but one that rewards patience with years of harvests and a sense of calm abundance.

Average number of seeds: 10

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.

  • Sea kale is a slow-growing perennial and best treated as a long-term garden resident. Sow seeds into deep pots or modules using peat-free compost and keep in a bright, sheltered place. Germination can be slow and erratic, so patience is key. Grow plants in pots for their first year to allow strong roots to develop before planting out into a permanent position.

    Choose a sunny, free-draining site with plenty of space. Avoid harvesting in the first year. Once established, crowns can be covered in winter to force pale, tender shoots in early spring.

    Sow: March to May

    Plant out: Late summer or the following spring; allow 75-90cm between plants

    Harvesting time: From year two onwards (early spring shoots)

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Sea kale has a gently sweet, subtly nutty flavour that really shines when kept simple. We love the blanched spring shoots served with melted butter, olive oil, or hollandaise, finished with lemon and a pinch of sea salt. Young leaves can be lightly steamed or sautéed like spinach, while unopened flower buds are delicious cooked like tender broccoli.

    For the best flavour and texture, harvest shoots while young and pale.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

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