Sium sisarum
Zuckerwurzel
Common names: Zuckerwurz, Gierlitz
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Description
The sugar beetroot (Sium sisarum) is an ancient, mildly sweet root vegetable that was prized in medieval monastic gardens. A single plant produces a cluster of finger‑thick, white roots that, when cooked or fried, resemble a sweet parsnip.
Care instructions
Sow from March either indoors or directly in the garden once the soil has warmed. Expect slow germination. Keep the bed moist and weed‑free. Harvest from October onward; the roots remain frost‑hard in the ground and taste sweetest after the first cold nights.
Companion planting
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