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Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Seeds

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Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify

SKU: SL1-100

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Country Of Origin: Mediterranean Sea Region

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120 days. Tragopogon porrifolius. Open Pollinated. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. The plant produces large 8" long by 2" wide salsify roots. The roots are creamy white and look similar to a carrot with an oyster flavor. Used in soups and steamed or sauteed in butter. Known as the Vegetable Oyster because it has a taste when cooked that is similar to oysters. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6405. A 1800s heirloom variety from the Mediterranean Sea region.

Lot No: 103019

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 10/2025

Seeds Per Pound: 40,000

Plant Height: Root, 8” long

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Outdoor Sow

Salsify Tragopogon porrifolius

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/2"

N/A

21 to 28 days

Partial Shade/Full Sun

Spring/Fall

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

36"

120 days

Salsify Planting Information:

Salsify is also known as Oyster Plant and Vegetable Oyster. It is grown like Parsnips and is one of the hard-to-grow root vegetables. Salsify needs a finely cultivated soil, preferably sandy soil. Work the soil to a depth of 1 to 1.5 feet, ensuring it is loose. Planting should be done immediately after the last frost. They can not take the mid-summer climate, so plant in early spring in the fall. The deeper the soil is tilled, the longer the roots will develop. Plants are 8" to 12" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires loose, fertile sandy soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant. Use plenty of manure and compost for large roots.

Water Requirements:

Keep the soil uniformly moist and from drying out. Keep watered during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle-Gro.

Harvest Tips:

Dig or pull roots when they are 8" in length.

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