Mammoth Sandwich Island
Salsify Seed
Product ID: 520
The classic salsify.
Roots are long and tapered like carrots, with off-white skin and white flesh. The upright, grass-like leaves and edible, second-summer purple flowers distinguish it from scorzonera. An excellent storage root, salsify can also be overwintered for spring harvest, like with parsnips. Also known as oyster plant. Avg. 8-10" long x 1" diameter. Biennial. Avg. 42,750 seeds/lb. Packet: 100 seeds.
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CULTURE: Salsify prefers a deep, friable, well-drained soil. Sow in mid- to late spring in a 2" band about 1" apart (20 seeds/ft.), ½" deep, in rows 18–24" apart. Do not allow soil to dry out prior to emergence. Thin plants to 2–3" apart.
DISEASES: Prevent disease with crop rotation and sanitation.
HARVEST: Dig roots in late fall just before the ground freezes. Flavor is best after several frosts. In mild areas, a portion of the crop may be left in the garden for spring harvest, as salsify is cold hardy. Apply a mulch or row cover in cold regions for winter survival insurance.
STORAGE: Overwinter in soil or store in root cellar or refrigerator at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 1 oz./130', 7.7 oz./1,000', 10.5 lb./acre at 20 seeds/ft. in rows 24" apart.
SEED SPECS: AVG. SEEDS/LB: Avg. 42,750.
PACKET: 100 seeds, sows 5'.
DISEASES: Prevent disease with crop rotation and sanitation.
HARVEST: Dig roots in late fall just before the ground freezes. Flavor is best after several frosts. In mild areas, a portion of the crop may be left in the garden for spring harvest, as salsify is cold hardy. Apply a mulch or row cover in cold regions for winter survival insurance.
STORAGE: Overwinter in soil or store in root cellar or refrigerator at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: 1 oz./130', 7.7 oz./1,000', 10.5 lb./acre at 20 seeds/ft. in rows 24" apart.
SEED SPECS: AVG. SEEDS/LB: Avg. 42,750.
PACKET: 100 seeds, sows 5'.
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Tragopogon porrifolius
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
120 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Biennial
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Edible Flowers
- Variety's flowers may be consumed.
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