Scorzonera hispanica
Black Salsify
Common names: Winter Asparagus, Black Oatroot
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Description
The black salsify is a nearly forgotten root vegetable with a delicate, slightly nutty flavor, harvested fresh from the garden in winter. Its long, dark-skinned roots require a deep, stone‑free soil to grow straight and unbroken.
Care instructions
Sow thinly from April to May in loose, well‑worked soil and keep the soil consistently moist until emergence. Space seedlings about a finger’s width apart and allow the roots to develop until late autumn. Harvest begins in October, preferably frost‑free, using a garden fork to lift the roots, which are prone to breaking.
Companion planting
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