• Enorma Scorzonera - Open Pollinated, Organic Seed
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Scorzonera hispanica

Enorma Scorzonera - Open Pollinated, Organic Seed

Enorma Scorzonera, also known as black salsify, is a cousin to dandelion and echinacea.

This rooty perennial vegetable produces daisy like flowers on the surface and a black root that grows similar to carrots or parsnips.  This will provide you yields year after year to your homestead garden.  Enjoy!

Days to Maturity 80

Packet Contains Appx 70 Seeds

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Growing Scorzonera (Black Salsify) - Benefits and Instructions

 

Benefits of Growing Scorzonera

  • Medicinal- Scorzonera can help boost the immune system,  improve digestion, regulate blood pressure, maintain bone health,  improve brain health and the active antioxidants are effective in reducing a variety of carcinogens.  
  • Nutritional Profile - Protein, fiber, inulin, calcium, copper, iron.
  • Use in: Salads,soups, roasted, braised, mashed
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Growing Instructions 

Culture:

Sun Exposure: Full sun, but will tolerate shade.
Soil: Prefers light sandy soil that is slightly alkaline with a pH of 7.0
Moisture: Frequent and consistent watering all season. If it gets too dry the root becomes fibrous
Planting: Direct plant once the last frost has passed and the soil is workable. If you choose to start your plants indoors, then do so about 6 to 8 weeks before your chosen transplant date. After transplant, weed carefully, as scorzonera looks just like grass until it begins to mature.
Spacing: Plant 4 inches apart. You can plant closer and thin the seeds out later to ensure a good number of germinations.
Sow seeds: Plant seeds 1⁄2 inch deep 

 

Harvesting:

Leave some scorzonera roots in the soil to take advantage of it as a perennial vegetable. Harvest the majority of your crop after the recommended 120 days to maturity. Note that if you allow your black salsify to grow a little while longer, their flavor will improve exponentially.

Storage/Preparation:

Store these lovely roots with their peels intact, in a cool, dry area. Like other root vegetables, they can be packed in straw or sand for long-term storage. These are perfect to store in cold cellars or basement pantries, provided that these rooms aren’t too humid.

Companions:

Carrots, thyme, rosemary, sage, potatoes, turnips, bean, spinach. Scorzonera grows best next to white salsify.

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