{"title":"All Black Salsify (Black Oyster Plant\/Scorzonera\/Black Root) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/blackrootScorzoneraseeds.jpg?v=1681334929\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have the highest quality Black Salsify (Black Oyster Plant\/Scorzonera\/Black Root) Seeds to plant in your organic vegetable garden. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Salsify, also known as \u003cem\u003eScorzonera\u003c\/em\u003e, is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be a great addition to any garden. With its dark, slender roots and delicate purple flowers, scorzonera adds beauty and flavor to your garden. In this article, we will explore the benefits of growing scorzonera and provide some tips on how to cultivate this unique plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the main advantages of growing scorzonera is its nutritional value. This vegetable is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, which can support digestive health. Incorporating scorzonera into your diet can help boost your immune system and promote overall well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several ways to enjoy scorzonera in the kitchen. The roots can be boiled, steamed, or roasted, and they have a unique, earthy flavor that pairs well with various dishes. Scorzonera can be used as a substitute for other root vegetables like carrots or parsnips in recipes. It can be mashed, added to soups and stews, or even used in salads for a crunchy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, growing scorzonera in your garden can be a rewarding experience. Not only does it provide nutritional benefits, but it also adds beauty and diversity to your garden. With its hardy nature and versatile culinary uses, scorzonera is a valuable addition to any home garden. Start cultivating this unique vegetable and enjoy its many benefits!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy scorzonera seeds now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Companion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-beet-seeds\"\u003eBeet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-carrot-seeds\"\u003eCarrot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-kohlrabi-seeds\"\u003eKohlrabi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-parsnip-seeds\"\u003eParsnip\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/organic-seed-potato-collection\"\u003ePotato\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosemary-herb\"\u003eRosemary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rutabaga-american-purple-top\"\u003eRutabaga\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-sage\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thyme\"\u003eThyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turnip\"\u003eTurnip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-root-scorzonera","title":"Black Salsify (Black Oyster Plant\/Scorzonera)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlack Salsify, also called \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScorzonera and Black Oyster Plant, is a cold hardy perennial in the aster and lettuce family grown for its thin root with rough black skin over white flesh that can grow 1'-3' long if it has the room. Take care when harvesting, as the roots are delicate and snap easily.  Any root left behind will re-grow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt would be fun for a blind taste test, as the edible yellow dandelion-like flower petals smell like cocoa, the edible flower buds taste like okra, and the roots taste like oyster, asparagus, or artichoke, turning sweeter and earthier after a frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe stems and long, wide leaves that can grow 3'-4' tall are also edible. Delicious roasted, mashed, grilled, and pickled, or simply sautéed in a little butter for a rich, unusual side dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet, earthy flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoots can grow 1'-3' long if they have the room!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefers cooler weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll parts are edible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCold hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PLANTING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Scorzonera hispanica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLife cycle: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardiness zones: 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlanting season: Spring, fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to maturity: 100-120 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDepth to plant seeds: 1\/2\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to germinate (sprout): 7-28 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination soil temps: 60F-75F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpacing between plants: 3\"-4\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpacing between rows: 18\"-24\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 16 plants per sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil types: Sandy, loamy, moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil pH: 6.5-7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSun needs: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater needs: Average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCold stratify: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrost tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeat tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrought tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeer resistant: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCulinary use: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Companion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-beet-seeds\"\u003eBeet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-carrot-seeds\"\u003eCarrot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-kohlrabi-seeds\"\u003eKohlrabi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-parsnip-seeds\"\u003eParsnip\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/organic-seed-potato-collection\"\u003ePotato\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosemary-herb\"\u003eRosemary\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rutabaga-american-purple-top\"\u003eRutabaga\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-sage\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thyme\"\u003eThyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turnip\"\u003eTurnip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Always consult with your doctor and primary care provider before using or consuming herbs, flowers, seeds and\/or plants for medicinal purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"scotlandsarchitects","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (appx. 50 seeds)","offer_id":13911042375,"sku":"D5432","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (appx. 500 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