You don’t have to be Italian to use this herb in your kitchen. Most great home chefs have never heard of it, but it has recently been gaining in popularity. In previous posts we have looked at how to grow cardamon, how to grow lovage and also how to grow anise. Those are all lesser known herbs and spices, so I think you are ready to learn how to grow agretti.
It is also known as salsoa soda, barril, roscano, saltwort, friar’s beard or Russian thistlewort. It is mainly grown in the Mediterranean region and has a distinctive salty and bitter taste as suggested by some of the names. Appearance wise, it is similar to chives hence you will often find it added to salads. The seeds are becoming increasingly difficult to find, but if you can find them you can easily grow your own in your backyard garden.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
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- organic fertilizer
- gardening shears or scissors
Wait until after the last frost and then you can direct sow your seeds into your prepped garden soil. Plant your seeds half an inch deep and about 4 to 6 inches apart in rows. It takes about a week for the seeds to germinate. It is recommended you thin the plants out once they are about 2 to 3 inches tall. They will be ready for harvest anytime after they are 7 inches tall, simply clip them with your gardening shears. Keep watering and they will regrow for yet another harvest.
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