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10 Mar 16, Christine Rivière-Anderson (Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer climate)

I would love to plant black salsify in my area ( Muskoka, 225 kms north of Toronto) . I grew up in France where salsify is a common vegetable and I really miss it here. I realize that I live in a colder zone than is probably possible for growing salsify and that the harvesting is normally done in the winter but would it be possible to wait for Spring to harvest ? And if not, do I need to grow it in a greenhouse ? Thanks for your suggestions!!

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12 May 21, Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate climate)

I'm from a warmer region - but I recalled something about hard freezes and salsify, so I checked the website where I purchased my seeds (RESTORATION seeds); here is some of the information from that site, where it talks about a hard freeze.... -- from their site --- The leaves of black salsify are spearhead shaped and have an excellent mild flavor improved by frost. They last past mild freezes and re-grow quickly after hard ones. They taste very much like lettuce. Come spring, they produce copius quantities of large, mild-flavored leaves long before lettuce can be planted. Late rin the summer when they bolt, your lettuce will be available. Also known as Scorzonera, Black Vegetable-oyster Plant, Serpent Root and Viper's Grass. Tags: Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed:

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23 Jan 16, Elisa Turner (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I remember eating black salsify (Schwarz- Wurzel in Germany.) They tasted very much like Asparagus. Very nice! Why can I not buy this vegetable in Australian vegetable shops? I may try and grow black salsify in my garden in subtropical region of Australia. Should I best wait for winter's colder weather?

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25 Jul 16, Asn (Australia - temperate climate)

Salsify sold in certain vegetables and fruit shops, it costs as much as $90.00 a kilo, The best way get the seeds is to buy a piece of Salsify cut the bottom part off and cook it enjoy yourself, the top part, you can plant it in the garden, wait for it to grow to flowers, harvest the seeds when the flowers dry. The best time to grow is in late August early September.

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24 Dec 15, Hanna Michalzik (Australia - temperate climate)

I have just read your request for salsify seeds. I have just harvested some seeds and I am happy to give you some. I live in Kelmscott. Best regards Hanna

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03 Aug 16, Fran (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi there, I realise that you offered salsify seeds quite a while ago but I am wondering if you have any I can get from you. I am willing to pay for them. Many thanks Fran

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16 Jul 15, marie claire joly (Australia - temperate climate)

Where to get salsify seeds thanks

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10 Aug 15, Geoff Hudson (Australia - temperate climate)

The Italian Gardener has two varieties of salsify.

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17 Jul 15, Prometheus (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I just recently came across a seed seller which I highly recommend (and they have Salsify). Check out www.boondieseeds.com.au. You're out of luck if you are in Tas or Wa though. Happy gardening!

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19 Oct 14, Maria (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where can I buy Salsify seed in South Africa? I live in NW Province, Klerksdorp (City of Matlosana).

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