Attractive Blue-Green Leaves
Produces large, fleshy leaves with distinctive wavy edges and a beautiful blue-green color that adds texture to ornamental and edible gardens.
Crambe maritima Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Crambe Maritima Seeds
Crambe maritima, commonly known as sea kale, is a distinctive perennial plant admired for its large, wavy-edged, blue-green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers. Native to coastal regions of Europe, this unusual plant adds architectural interest to cottage gardens, coastal landscapes, and ornamental vegetable gardens. Sea kale prefers sunny locations, deep, well-drained soil, and sufficient room to develop its mature growth habit. It can also be grown as a perennial edible plant, with young shoots traditionally prepared as a seasonal vegetable.
Sea Kale
Perennial Plant
Blue-Green Foliage
White Flowers
Key Features
Fragrant White Flowers
Develops clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in early summer, adding seasonal beauty and attracting beneficial pollinating insects.
Coastal Garden Adaptability
Naturally associated with coastal habitats, sea kale is well suited to appropriately prepared sandy and well-drained garden soils.
Perennial Growth
Returns over multiple growing seasons when established in suitable conditions, making it a distinctive choice for long-term garden planting.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Crambe maritima
Commonly known as sea kale
Large blue-green ornamental foliage
Clusters of fragrant white flowers
Perennial herbaceous plant
Suitable for coastal-style gardens
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Requires well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Crambe maritima |
| Common Name | Sea Kale, Sea Cabbage, Sea Colewort |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial vegetable and ornamental plant seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming with large, spreading foliage |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green to gray-green |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suitable for approximately Zones 5–8, depending on local conditions and the source of the plant material |
| Planting Season | Spring is a common sowing period; autumn sowing may also be suitable in appropriate climates |
| Seed Starting | Sow in pots or a prepared seedbed using a well-drained seed-starting medium |
| Germination Time | Variable and potentially irregular; germination may take several weeks or longer |
| Germination Temperature | Around 15–20°C is a useful starting range; follow the supplier's instructions for the seed lot |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Deep, fertile, well-drained sandy, loamy, or gravelly soil |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 50–100 cm tall, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 60–75 cm between plants for mature growth |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Check the seed packet for any preparation instructions. Sea kale seeds are enclosed in a firm fruit wall, and germination can be slow or irregular. Some seed lots may benefit from suitable cold treatment or careful preparation of the outer casing. Follow the supplier's directions and avoid damaging the seed itself.
Check the seed packet for any preparation instructions. Sea kale seeds are enclosed in a firm fruit wall, and germination can be slow or irregular. Some seed lots may benefit from suitable cold treatment or careful preparation of the outer casing. Follow the supplier's directions and avoid damaging the seed itself.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Sandy or loamy soil is suitable, provided it does not remain waterlogged. For container growing, use a deep pot with drainage holes to accommodate root development.
Choose a sunny garden location with deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Sandy or loamy soil is suitable, provided it does not remain waterlogged. For container growing, use a deep pot with drainage holes to accommodate root development.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds in individual pots or a prepared seedbed according to the packet instructions. A covering of roughly 1–1.5 cm of seed-starting medium may be appropriate for many seed lots. Water gently to moisten the soil without washing the seeds away.
Sow the seeds in individual pots or a prepared seedbed according to the packet instructions. A covering of roughly 1–1.5 cm of seed-starting medium may be appropriate for many seed lots. Water gently to moisten the soil without washing the seeds away.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture and Light
Keep the growing medium evenly moist but never saturated. Place pots in a bright location with suitable temperatures and allow time for irregular germination. Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails, which can damage tender new growth.
Keep the growing medium evenly moist but never saturated. Place pots in a bright location with suitable temperatures and allow time for irregular germination. Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails, which can damage tender new growth.
Step 5: Transplant and Care for Young Plants
Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots and grow them until established. Move them to their permanent position with minimal root disturbance, allowing approximately 60–75 cm between plants. Water during establishment and keep the planting area free of competing weeds.
Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots and grow them until established. Move them to their permanent position with minimal root disturbance, allowing approximately 60–75 cm between plants. Water during establishment and keep the planting area free of competing weeds.
Grow Something Unique with Crambe Maritima
Bring distinctive coastal character to your garden with Crambe maritima, or sea kale. Its sculptural blue-green foliage, fragrant white flowers, and long-lived perennial growth make it an interesting choice for ornamental borders, coastal-style landscapes, and edible gardens. With well-drained soil, appropriate sunlight, and patience during germination, sea kale can become a rewarding addition to a suitable growing space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about sea kale seed germination, growing conditions, and the best place to plant Crambe maritima.
How long do Crambe maritima seeds take to germinate?
Crambe maritima seeds can germinate irregularly, and the process may take several weeks or longer depending on seed maturity, seed preparation, temperature, and moisture. Some seed lots benefit from a period of cold treatment. Keep the growing medium appropriately moist and follow the instructions supplied with your seeds.
Can sea kale grow in ordinary garden soil?
Sea kale can grow in suitable garden soil if it is deep and well drained. Sandy, loamy, and gravelly soils are often appropriate. Heavy soil that remains waterlogged can cause problems, so improve drainage before planting. A sunny position is generally preferred, although partial shade can be tolerated.
Is Crambe maritima edible or only an ornamental plant?
Sea kale is a perennial edible plant as well as an ornamental garden species. Its young shoots have traditionally been eaten as a seasonal vegetable, sometimes blanched to produce a milder flavor. Allow plants to establish before harvesting, and only consume correctly identified plants grown without unsuitable pesticides or other contaminants.