Salsify Seeds - Mammoth Sandwich Island HEIRLOOM

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$12.95
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Tragopogon porrifolius
Produces 8-10 Inches Roots, Approx 1 Inches Diameter
Also Known as Oyster Plant

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Salsify - Plant Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Seeds

Dating back to the 1800s where it is native to Europeans who would cook Salsify in soups and stews. All parts of the plant are edible and deserves its place in every period or permaculture garden. Plant in the spring and dig up roots in the fall and into the winter. Cold hardy and reseeds, so dead-head to control spreading and either eat flowers or harvest seeds for next spring.

Fast Facts

Name:	Salsify Seeds - Mammoth Sandwich Island
Botanical Name:	Tragopogon porrifolius
Life Cycle:	Biennial
Light Requirement:	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:	Cool Season
Plant Type:	Root Vegetable
Features:	Heirloom
Fruit Size:	8-10" long
Days to Maturity:	90-120 Days
Plant Spacing:	3-6 inches
Planting Depth:	1/2 inch
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	No
Hardiness Zones:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions

Prefers deep, well-drained soil. Plant in early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked. Loosen soil down to 18" so that roots will have nice, loose soil to stretch into. Plant 3 seeds every 3" - 6" and cover with no more than 1" soil. Once plants are established, thin seedlings to one plant every 3" - 6".
Roots are ready to harvest in fall, through winter. Very cold hardy, and flavor improves after several frosts. Dig roots in late fall before ground freezes. In milder areas, roots can be kept in the soil until the following spring, harvesting as needed.