Salsify Sandwich Island
$4.95
Tragopogon Porrifolius
- Seed Count 75
- Flavorsome Root Vegetable
- Hardy Biennial
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Description
Salsify Sandwich Island may be a chic new vegetable with the foodie crowd but it happens to be an old-fashioned heritage root crop.
This unprepossessing Mediterranean winter vegetable has a delicate taste, ever so slightly sweet, some say slightly reminiscent of oysters – so much so that “oyster plant” is one of its common names.
Although primarily a root crop, the young sprouted seeds, purple flower buds, and flowering shoots can also be eaten.
The leaves look like a clump of grass and the root is about the size of a large carrot, bumpy like a parsnip with beige skin.
Salsify’s grass-like tops are slightly sweet and tender enough to be eaten in salads, the roots of the plant are dug up and cooked as you would parsnips.
Salsify can be served simply as a side dish or can be cooked as fritters, sautéed in hot butter until golden or served roasted.
| Method: Sow direct | Soil Temp: 10°C - 30°C |
| Cool Mountain: Oct - Mar | Position: Full sun |
| Arid: Sep - Mar | Row Spacing: 20 cm |
| Temperate: Sep - Mar | Planting Depth: 3 mm |
| Sub Tropical: Sep - Mar | Harvest: 150 Days |
| Tropical: Apr - Jul | Plant Height: 20cm |
Postage Charge
Orders under $35 attract a $4.95 shipping charge. Orders $35 and above have free shipping.
Order Times
Seed orders are normally dispatched within three business days. You will receive an email when seeds are mailed out.
Postage Days
Seeds are mailed out Tuesday to Friday at 1pm. Except for the Friday of long weekends.
Postage Times
WA 2-3 Days: SA,NT 3-5 Days: NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC: 5-7 Days
Carrier
We use Australia Post Letter Postage for the majority of orders
Not only are our seeds packed in recycled paper envelopes, we keep the theme going when we post out website orders. To protect your seeds from moisture and the letter box munchers (snails), we use a very special plastic free material made from plants. They are then put into recycled mailing envelopes. Green all the way 💚🌿
Delivery Guarantee
We take great care to make sure your seeds arrive safely. If your order is lost or damaged in transit, we’ll happily send a replacement. Unfortunately, we can’t replace or refund orders that arrive later than the estimated delivery date, as delays can sometimes occur that are outside our control.
Please note that all dispatch and delivery times listed are estimates only. While we do our best to post promptly, delivery timeframes can vary due to postal service delays, weather events, or other unforeseen circumstances. We’re unable to take responsibility for any loss, damage, or cost that results from a late delivery.
An order is not considered missing until at least 20 business days have passed from the postage date. You’ll receive an email once your seeds have been posted, letting you know they’re on their way. If you don’t see it in your main inbox, please check your Spam or Promotions folders as sometimes our emails like to hide there.
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