25 Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Seeds

Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify is a biennial root vegetable belonging to the dandelion family, salsify is also known as the oyster plant because of its similar taste when cooked. Mammoth Sandwich Island is cultivated for its ornamental purple flowers and umami-flavored root. The root is similar in appearance to a long, thin parsnip, with creamy white flesh and a thick skin. The 8 - 9” tapered roots of Salsify have a flavor similar to oysters earning them their nickname. This variety will overwinter, and has the most lovely flowers! Name: Mammoth Sandwich Island SalsifyOther Common Names: Vegetable OysterScientific Name: TragopogonColor: WhitePlant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last FrostHarvest: 120 DaysPlant Height: 24 - 36"Plant Spacing: 12 - 15"Light Requirements: SunSoil & Water Preferences: AverageVegetable Size 8" - 10" Long, 1.5" DiameterDays to Germinate: 7-21days to Harvest: 150Germination Rate: 85%Lifespan: Biennial