Salsify – Sandwich Island
$3.99
White roots about 20-25 cm long and 2.5 cm in diameter, similar to carrots or parsnips. The foliage of Mammoth Sandwich Island salsify is also edible. Sow in the spring and harvest late in the fall as cold weather improves its flavor. A cellar vegetable that stores well in a cool, dry place over winter.
Additional information
Seeds | ~250 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 1.5 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 15 to 22 ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 21 days
When to sow:
- Direct sowing two weeks before the last frost in your area or when the temperature remains above 7.5 ºC and the soil temperature at 16 ºC
Sowing technique: in line
- Draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it.
Distance in the garden:
- between the seeds: 2.5 cm
- between plants: 7.5-10 cm
- between rows: 30 cm
Height of the plants: 25 to 75 cm
Soil: sandy, not too rich
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest: 100 to 120 days
Specificities:
- Thin after germination when seedlings have 3 true leaves or are 5 cm tall.
- In zone 5 and above, some roots can be left underground and mulched for winter protection. In spring, these early vegetables can be dug up and eaten.
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