50+ Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Seeds (Tragopogon porrifolius) White Oyster
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.
| Species | Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich Island |
| Vegetable Size | 8" - 10" Long, 1.5" Diameter |
|
Days to Germinate |
7-21 |
|
Days to Harvest |
150 |
|
Germination Rate |
85% |
|
Test Date |
10/22 |
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Lifespan |
Biennial |
| Brand |
TomorrowSeeds |
| Sunlight |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify is a heirloom, semi hardy, cool weather annual vegetable that is native to the Mediterranean region but growing throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 24-36” and features grass-like foliage, attractive, purple daisy-like flowers, 8-9" long white tapered white flesh roots vegetable. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is frost tolerant, and is both edible and medicinal!