Skirret
Sium sisarum
Skirret is an old-fashioned root vegetable with sweet, parsnip-like roots that prefers moist, fertile soil in a cool temperate garden. Plant in a spot with partial shade to full sun and keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Harvest roots in autumn after the first frost for the best sweetness and flavour.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Water Thoroughly And Avoid Letting Roots Dry Out Completely
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 15, 2004 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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