- Root vegetable
- Flavour is oyster-like
Description
'Salsify- Mammoth Sandwich' seeds
Tragopogon porrifolius
- Root vegetable
- Flavour is oyster-like
Creamy white tapered roots that grow to 22cm long and 6 cm wide, similar in appearance to parsnip. Roots have a flavour that is oyster-like; great for soups, stews or eaten alone. Can be baked, fried or steamed. Is best suited to cooler climates. Sometimes known as the "Oyster Vegetable". Also has medicinal uses.
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 110
Product code: B1-19
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical | ||||||||||||
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 6mm |
| Season | Spring, summer and autumn |
| Germination | 21-28 days @ 10-30°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 40cm |
| Plant Spacing | 10cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 110-180 days |
*Notes: Does best in deep, stone free soils. Can be invasive.
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How To Grow
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