Description
Sow seeds in situ in Spring from the last frost onwards when the ground has warmed up.
Sow 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart.
Thin seedlings to 8cm apart.
They take a long time to germinate up to 21 days.
Since they are a root crop, they prefer deep, stone-free soil.
The seeds frequently fail if they are not kept consistently moist until the seedlings are established.
Commence harvest in 16 to 25 weeks.
The roots are hardy and can be left in the ground until April.
As a biennial salsify flowers and goes to seed the second year.
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