{"title":"Scorzonera","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eScorzonera Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e(Scorzonera hispanica)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eAn old European root vegetable also known as Black Salsify, valued for its delicate, slightly sweet flavour. The long, dark roots are traditionally used in soups, sautés, and creamy vegetable dishes, and remain tender even after cooking. Young leaves can also be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eScorzonera prefers deep, loose soil to allow straight root development and benefits from steady watering through the growing season. Harvest from late autumn onwards; roots store well in the ground or in cool, moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"695\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSow in spring or early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scorzonera-giant-russian-1851","title":"Scorzonera Giant Russian Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScorzonera hispanica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Russian is an old variety of Scorzonera, also known as Black Salsify, producing long roots with distinctive black skin and creamy white flesh. The flavour is delicate and complex, somewhere between asparagus and artichoke with a mild nuttiness and the oyster-like quality traditionally associated with salsify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are excellent roasted, boiled or puréed, grated for hash, or sliced into gratins. Young leaves can be eaten in salads, while the flower buds may be steamed and the petals scattered fresh through salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to southern Europe and western Asia, scorzonera has been cultivated as a vegetable since at least the 16th century. Once a familiar European kitchen-garden crop, it is now comparatively uncommon despite being hardy, perennial and remarkably versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants need deep, loose soil to develop long, straight roots and can remain in the ground over winter, becoming an excellent cool-season vegetable for harvesting as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 50 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80 seeds per gram.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April–July in cooler districts\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March–September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August–October and March–April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 10–15 mm deep directly into deeply cultivated, fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 10–15 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the soil as you would for carrots or parsnips, removing stones and breaking up compacted ground so the long roots can develop freely. Keep consistently moist during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest roots once they reach a useful size, digging carefully as they can be brittle. Plants can also be left in place as perennials, allowing harvests of roots, young foliage and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649659949274,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_ScorzoneraBlack.jpg?v=1771544963"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/scorzonera.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}