NEW! Black Salsify Seeds, Medieval Food Forest, Scorzonera Hispanica, SC901C
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Black Salsify/Scorzonera (Scorzonera hispanica) A perennial vegetable, perfect for a food forest
Italian for venomous snake and also called “Black Salsify," it was believed to ward off venom, this root vegetable carried both culinary and medicinal weight in the Middle Ages. The long roots look similar to carrots and are black. Beneath its dark skin lies a tender white flesh with a flavor often described as reminiscent of asparagus, artichoke hearts and hazelnuts. Young spring shoots were eaten like asparagus, while roots were roasted, boiled, or creamed into hearty dishes. A true survival food, both nourishing and protective.
Zones 4–5: Grow as an annual root crop, sowing in spring. Protect with mulch for overwintering.
Zones 6–9: Best sown in spring or fall for harvest the following year.
This is for 100 Certified Organic seeds.
We combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items ship for free to the US
NEW! Black Salsify Seeds, Medieval Food Forest, Scorzonera Hispanica, SC901C
Scorzonera hispanica
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$2.99
Regular price
$5.98
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Italian for venomous snake and also called “Black Salsify," it was believed to ward off venom, this root vegetable carried both culinary and medicinal weight in the Middle Ages. The long roots look similar to carrots and are black. Beneath its dark skin lies a tender white flesh with a flavor often described as reminiscent of asparagus, artichoke hearts and hazelnuts. Young spring shoots were eaten like asparagus, while roots were roasted, boiled, or creamed into hearty dishes. A true survival food, both nourishing and protective.
Zones 4–5: Grow as an annual root crop, sowing in spring. Protect with mulch for overwintering.
Zones 6–9: Best sown in spring or fall for harvest the following year.
This is for 100 Certified Organic seeds.
We combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items ship for free to the US
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