Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich Island

120 days. An heirloom native to Europe. Tasty in soups and stews, or cooked alone. Plant in spring, dig in fall; a non-sweet parsnip-like root. This variety dates back to the 1800s. Young plants look like grass.

• 8-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
  
• Plant Spacing: 4-6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Tragopogon porrifolius
  

Growing Tips: Requires light and fluffy soil. Double dig the planting bed and amend with well-composted manure. In autumn, lift mature roots carefully to avoid snapping them.