Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify, 1800's Hierloom

The Seed Savers Exchange -) aka Sandwich Island, Originally native to the Mediterranean, this variety dates to at least the 1880s. Known as “Vegetable Oyster” due to its uncanny oyster-like flavor. Long tapered roots average 8-10" long and 1" in diameter. Creamy white skin and white flesh. Upright grass-like leaves. 120 days.  (Tragopogon porrifolius)

Characteristics: 

• Creamy white roots
• Roots are tapered and grow to 8-10 inches
• Leaves are upright and grass-like
• Subtle oyster-like flavor
• 120 days
• 100 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Seeds will germinate in 3 weeks. Salsify prefers deep friable soil and is most delicious after a frost. Dig roots in late fall.

• Direct Seed: 1" Apart
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Rows Apart: 18-24"
• Thin: 2-3" Apart

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