Black Salsify

Black Salsify Scorzonera

Approximate Seed Quantity: 20

Scorzonera Long Rooted Maxima, commonly known as Black Salsify. Very unlikely to find this in your local supermarket so why not dare to be different and give it a go. Produces long black skinned tapering roots. Similar to parsnip but thinner. These are a real delicacy with a delicate and subtle oyster flavour. Fantastically long sowing and harvesting season too. Download sowing guide

• Prepare your sowing bed as per carrots i.e. deep stone free soil that has not been freshly manured
• Sow thinly in 1cm drills 30cm apart in growing site. They do not transplant well
• Keep weed free and water during dry spells
• Flavour improves after a frost
• Days to germination: 14-28
• Temperature required: 21°C +
• Days to maturity: 112-175
• Light full sun