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Salsify
€3.45
Salsify is a traditional vegetable that is now rarely grown. It was commonly cultivated for its roots which are sweet, with a flavour said to be similar to oysters. It is a biennial and produces pretty purple flowers in the second year which can be eaten in salads along with the young shoots of the plant. Each packet contains 2.5g of organic seed. More details below.
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Organic Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) Seeds
Growing schedule: Sow in situ from April to May as early as two weeks before the last expected frost, once soil temperature has reached at least 5°C.
Planting distance: 4-7cm between plants; 20-30cm between rows
Growing conditions: Salsify prefers full sun and light, well-draining, moderately fertile soil that is free of stones.
Harvest: In milder regions, salsify plants can be given a thick mulch and left in the ground over winter. In waterlogged conditions or where winters are very cold, lift in late autumn to early winter and store like carrots.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 2.5g of organic seed.
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly, Winter Harvest |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
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