Grow White Salsify Seeds (Tragopogon porrifolius), a flavorful heirloom root crop known for its creamy texture and subtle oyster-like taste. Popularly called Oyster Plant, this cool-season vegetable produces long, pale roots perfect for sautéing, roasting, soups, and stews. Its mild, savory flavor makes it a gourmet choice for home gardeners seeking a unique and versatile crop.
These Non-GMO White Salsify Seeds thrive in loose, well-drained soil and cool temperatures. Salsify produces slender roots with tall, grass-like foliage and requires patience to mature fully. Ideal for raised beds, deep containers, and garden rows, this heirloom plant rewards growers with a distinctive culinary harvest rarely found in markets.
Features
- Mild, oyster-like flavor with creamy texture.
- Unique heirloom root crop for gourmet cooking.
- Non-GMO and open-pollinated seed variety.
- Best grown in cool seasons with loose soil.
- Ideal for raised beds and deep garden rows.
- Produces long pale roots valued for cooking versatility.
- Rare crop not commonly available in stores.
Specifications
- Plant Name: White Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)
- Common Name: Oyster Plant
- Plant Type: Cool-season root vegetable
- Growth Habit: Slender root-forming plant with grass-like leaves
- Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–9
- Growing Season: Early spring or fall
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 100–140 days
- Germination Temperature: 50°F–70°F (10°C–21°C)
- Plant Height: 12–30 inches
- Plant Spacing: 3–6 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Loose, sandy, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate, even moisture
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Stores well after harvest; rare and gourmet crop
Planting Guide
- Direct sow in loose soil early spring or fall; do not transplant.
- Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep and space 3–6 inches apart.
- Keep soil consistently moist for strong root formation.
- Choose full sun to partial sun for best growth.
- Avoid compacted soil to prevent crooked roots.
- Mulch lightly to help retain moisture.
- Harvest after full maturity for deeper flavor.
- Store roots in a cool, dry place to enhance taste.
- Use in soups, roasting, sautéing, and gourmet dishes.
