Eden Seeds
Salsify Mammoth Sandwich Island Seeds
$3.90
Unit price perTragopogon porrifolius
Mammoth Sandwich Island is an old heirloom Salsify producing long, tapered roots up to approximately 22 cm long and 6 cm wide. Beneath the pale skin is tender white flesh with a mild, distinctive flavour traditionally compared to oysters, giving salsify its old common name, Oyster Plant.
The roots can be boiled, mashed, fried, roasted or added to soups and stews, much like parsnips. Young winter shoots are also edible and bring a pleasant fresh flavour to salads.
Despite its name, Mammoth Sandwich Island is not Hawaiian in origin. The variety was introduced in the late 19th century and became a popular improved form of this much older Mediterranean root vegetable. Salsify itself has been cultivated in Europe for centuries for both its roots and young shoots.
A hardy cool-season crop, plants tolerate frost well and can be left in the ground over winter. Harvested roots also store well under cool, humid conditions.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–July in cooler districts
Subtropics: March–August
Mild climates: March–September
Cold climates: August–October and March–April
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 10–15 mm deep in loose, deeply cultivated, well-drained soil, similar to that prepared for carrots or parsnips. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart.
Direct sowing produces the straightest roots, although young seedlings can be carefully transplanted. Keep consistently watered during establishment and avoid compacted or stony soil.
Harvest roots once mature, or leave them in the ground through winter and lift as required. Young plants withstand light frost and established plants tolerate considerably colder conditions.
Maturity: approximately 110–180 days.
Seed count: approximately 80 seeds per gram.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Salsify Mammoth Sandwich Island Seeds
$3.90
Unit price per
Alert me if this item is restocked.
We often restock popular items or they may be returned by the other customers. If you would like to be notified when this happens just enter your details below.
Salsify Mammoth Sandwich Island Seeds
We respect your privacy and don't share your email with anybody.
Alert me if this item is restocked
Tragopogon porrifolius
Mammoth Sandwich Island is an old heirloom Salsify producing long, tapered roots up to approximately 22 cm long and 6 cm wide. Beneath the pale skin is tender white flesh with a mild, distinctive flavour traditionally compared to oysters, giving salsify its old common name, Oyster Plant.
The roots can be boiled, mashed, fried, roasted or added to soups and stews, much like parsnips. Young winter shoots are also edible and bring a pleasant fresh flavour to salads.
Despite its name, Mammoth Sandwich Island is not Hawaiian in origin. The variety was introduced in the late 19th century and became a popular improved form of this much older Mediterranean root vegetable. Salsify itself has been cultivated in Europe for centuries for both its roots and young shoots.
A hardy cool-season crop, plants tolerate frost well and can be left in the ground over winter. Harvested roots also store well under cool, humid conditions.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April–July in cooler districts
Subtropics: March–August
Mild climates: March–September
Cold climates: August–October and March–April
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 10–15 mm deep in loose, deeply cultivated, well-drained soil, similar to that prepared for carrots or parsnips. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart.
Direct sowing produces the straightest roots, although young seedlings can be carefully transplanted. Keep consistently watered during establishment and avoid compacted or stony soil.
Harvest roots once mature, or leave them in the ground through winter and lift as required. Young plants withstand light frost and established plants tolerate considerably colder conditions.
Maturity: approximately 110–180 days.
Seed count: approximately 80 seeds per gram.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
DISCOVER MORE
FLOWER SEEDS WITH EDEN
Flower seeds: As fellow gardening enthusiasts we share the love for planting and nurturing our own flowers in addition to our veggie gardens. Our carefully selected range of flower seeds, available for convenient online purchase, holds a special place in our hearts. Like the endangered vegetables we've championed, these flower varieties face the risk of vanishing forever. Some of these older strains are incredibly rare, and it's a source of immense pride for us to offer and deliver these precious flower seeds Australia-wide.
