Product Description
Salsify Edible Planting Flower Seeds – Grow a Rare and Delicious Garden Crop
Salsify Edible Planting Flower Seeds produce a unique root vegetable valued for its mild, oyster-like taste and beautiful, daisy-like purple flowers. This heirloom-style crop thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations, making it ideal for home gardeners who enjoy growing uncommon, gourmet vegetables. Salsify roots are perfect for roasting, soups, and stews, while the flowers add charm to the garden landscape.
Key Features
• Produces edible roots with a mild, oyster-like flavor
• Features attractive purple blooms for ornamental beauty
• Perfect for vegetable beds, raised beds, and kitchen gardens
• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds for reliable growth
• Easy to plant and suitable for beginner and advanced gardeners
• Long roots ideal for culinary use
• Thrives in cool climates and loose, well-drained soil
Specifications
• Common Name: Salsify / Oyster Plant
• Botanical Name: Tragopogon porrifolius
• Variety: Edible Salsify
• Flower Color: Purple
• Plant Type: Biennial (grown as an annual)
• Edible Part: Root
• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Summer
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, loose sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Germination Time: 10–21 days
• Temperature Range: 10–22°C (50–72°F)
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
• Plant Height: 18–36 inches
• Maintenance Level: Easy
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Suitable For: Vegetable gardens, raised beds, kitchen gardens
Planting Guide
• Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in loose, well-drained soil to encourage long roots.
• Choose a full-sun location for best growth.
• Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge (10–21 days).
• Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart.
• Avoid hard or rocky soils to prevent misshapen roots.
• Harvest roots in late fall or early winter for best flavor.
• Flowers can be left for ornamental display or seed collection.
