Vegetable-oyster
Tragopogon porrifolius
Salsify, or vegetable-oyster, is a root vegetable grown for its long, parsnip-like taproot that has a mild oyster-like flavor when cooked. Grow it in deep, loose, well-draining soil in full sun and water consistently to promote even root development without forking. Harvest roots in autumn after the first frost, which sweetens their flavor.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 72″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 15, 2018 by Domingo Naranjo Moreno (cc-by-sa)
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