 | Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Seeds (Tragopogon porrifolius cv.). Salsify has been cultivated in Europe for its edible, carrot-like root since the 16th century. Jefferson planted "Salsafia" as early as 1774 in his Monticello vegetable garden, and called it "one of the best roots for winter" in 1812. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify is a biennial, purple-flowering variety first distributed in New York in the late 1880s and was promoted for its high yield. Loosen the soil to 18" and direct sow seed as soon as ground can be worked in spring, or at least two weeks... - Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify Seeds (Tragopogon porrifolius cv.). |
