SALSIFY - Mammoth Sandwich Island
SALSIFY - Mammoth Sandwich Island
(100 seeds)
Eat like your ancestors did. This versatile plant can be used as root vegetable, the flowers are not only pretty but tasty, the leaves can Read More
Eat like your ancestors did. This versatile plant can be used as root vegetable, the flowers are not only pretty but tasty, the leaves can be used as veggie, and the latex that oozes from the roots when you peel them can be chewed like gum. The roots are at their best in year two, and in the meanwhile, you can enjoy your greens and edible flowers. Be a little cautious about letting them go to seed since the seeds germinate prolifically.
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Product Details
Common Name: SALSIFY - Mammoth Sandwich Island
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 100
Days to Harvest: 150 days
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 15cm
Row Spacing: 30cm
Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom
Scientific Name: Tragopogon porrifolius
Germination Time: 7-21 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 20-60cm
Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Nov
Arid Sow: Aug-Mar
Temperate Sow: Sep-Nov
Sub-Tropical Sow: Aug-Mar
Tropical Sow: All Year
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Growing Information
How to Sow
Salsify seeds germinate very easily and prolifically. As root veggies, they’re best sown directly where they will grow. Plant about 10mm deep and keep moist. A light layer of mulch will help you to keep the soil moist without overwatering.
How to Harvest
Greens and flowers can be cut throughout the growing season. You can eat the roots in year one, but it’s best to leave them a little longer. Before peeling the roots, boil them in water for 10 to 15 minutes since the latex they exude when peeled raw is very sticky indeed. Thereafter, they’re ready to use in soups or stews, roasted, or sautéed with garlic.
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Reviews
2 reviews For SALSIFY - Mammoth Sandwich Island
How to Sow
Salsify seeds germinate very easily and prolifically. As root veggies, they’re best sown directly where they will grow. Plant about 10mm deep and keep moist. A light layer of mulch will help you to keep the soil moist without overwatering.
How to Harvest
Greens and flowers can be cut throughout the growing season. You can eat the roots in year one, but it’s best to leave them a little longer. Before peeling the roots, boil them in water for 10 to 15 minutes since the latex they exude when peeled raw is very sticky indeed. Thereafter, they’re ready to use in soups or stews, roasted, or sautéed with garlic.
Common Name: SALSIFY - Mammoth Sandwich Island
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 100
Days to Harvest: 150 days
Watering: Medium
Plant Spacing: 15cm
Row Spacing: 30cm
Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom
Scientific Name: Tragopogon porrifolius
Germination Time: 7-21 days
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Plant Height: 20-60cm
Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Nov
Arid Sow: Aug-Mar
Temperate Sow: Sep-Nov
Sub-Tropical Sow: Aug-Mar
Tropical Sow: All Year
2 reviews For SALSIFY - Mammoth Sandwich Island
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