Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify, 1800's Hierloom
$3.45
$3.95
Save $0.50
From $0.31/mo or 0% APR with
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify, 1800's Hierloom | $3.45
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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify, 1800's Hierloom Reviews

© 2026 Firefly Farm & Mercantile | All Rights Reserved.
27960 Market Rd
Cashton, WI 54619
Created using













