Salsify 'Mammoth Sandwich Island'
Tragopogon porrifolius
S350
This rough-looking white root vegetable is wonderful baked, steamed or used in a gratin. Also called ‘oyster vegetable’, it’s easy to grow and looks gorgeous in the garden.
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Product information
Easy to grow, gorgeous in the garden and extremely versatile in the kitchen. This rough looking white root vegetable is wonderful baked, steamed or used in a gratin. Also known as oyster vegetable as its subtle sweetness has hints of shellfish flavour.
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$6.50
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Product Information
Easy to grow, gorgeous in the garden and extremely versatile in the kitchen. This rough looking white root vegetable is wonderful baked, steamed or used in a gratin. Also known as oyster vegetable as its subtle sweetness has hints of shellfish flavour.How to grow
Like carrots and parsnips, salsify likes deep, loose soil. Avoid adding manure as this causes the roots to fork. Keep moist during the growing season.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
100
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
20cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Feb,Oct-Dec
Warm:
Jan-Mar,Sep-Nov
Hot:
Jan-Mar,Sep-Dec
Sub-tropical:
Jan-Mar,Sep-Dec
Tropical:
Apr-Jul
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
30cm
Width:
20cm
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