| Common Name | Salsify |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Also Known As | Vegetable Oyster |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Slightly Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 8” - 9” long |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Harvest Advantages | Extended Harvest, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Root Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 12" - 14" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
Mammoth Island
Starting at $2.60
Tops are heavy and grasslike. White roots are 9″ x 1″. Can be dug and stored or left in the ground all winter. Peel, slice, then boil or fry. Can be used in soups or as a creamed vegetable. Flavor resembles an oyster.
| Days to Maturity | 120 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 3" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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