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Post by richardw on Nov 26, 2018 12:47:42 GMT -5
Yes i grow the whites salsify every year. Ive found that they grow a wider root if they are given plenty of space, 20cm apart. Ive just done a reasonable sowing this spring thinking i might start selecting for roots with less lateral roots. As for the taste, has plenty of flavour like a parsnip, well worth growing.
Ive got a block of plants that are producing seed atm, if you want some seed William let me know
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Post by richardw on Nov 26, 2018 12:51:27 GMT -5
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Post by richardw on Nov 26, 2018 13:05:13 GMT -5
These are about two months from sowing  |
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Post by farmermike on Nov 26, 2018 21:48:40 GMT -5
richardw, do you start your salsify seeds in flats or direct sow?
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Post by imgrimmer on Nov 27, 2018 9:17:45 GMT -5
I did direct sowing. In spring young sprouts are very sweet and very enjoyable in salad.
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Post by khoomeizhi on Nov 28, 2018 5:07:18 GMT -5
i've always direct-sown, too, for anything with a deep taproot. i also grow scorzonera, which is perennial and allows a couple years to size up.
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Post by richardw on Nov 28, 2018 11:53:25 GMT -5
richardw , do you start your salsify seeds in flats or direct sow? Directly sown, they are reasonably fast to germinate too. |
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