Last fall I had the chance of harvesting a huge load of Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) when visiting Antibes in Alpes-Maritime, southern France. This herb was so sought-after in the 19th century that it almost went extinct in places in the UK and other similar herbs got sold under that name as a marketing scheme. I've been wanting to revive this culinary gem. The aroma is really special - with notes of celery, green citrus zest, fennel and the typical terpene compounds of umbellifers. This species have recently re-entered Denmark after having been extinct. I think we should grow it instead of foraging it. If you live in Denmark and are a member of Frøsamlerne, you can order seed from me this spring, to get in on the action. #CrithmumMaritimum #RockSamphire #Foraging #SeedSaving #CookingPerennials #PerennialVegetables