Salsify- Mammoth Sandwich
Trogopogon porrifolius
Standard seed packet, 50 seeds
$1.10
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Salsify- Mammoth Sandwich
Trogopogon 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.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Sow direct |
| Sowing Depth: | 6mm |
| When: | Spring and autumn |
| Row Spacing: | 40cm |
| Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 10cm |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 110-180 days |
| Care: | Does best in deep, stone free soils. |
(Product number: B1-19)
Seeds per gram: 110 seeds
| SKU | B1-19 |
| Botanical name: | Trogopogon porrifolius |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 50 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 110 |
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