FREE: Salsify Seed

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I have about fifteen Salsify Seeds to share! I love to eat them!!

Salsify does not transplant well so it is usually just sown directly into the garden.

As with any root crops, you don’t want any obstacles in your soil. Dig your chosen spot well, and remove any rocks

Seeds should be about half an inch deep, and either sown ever 4 inches or just sprinkled out in a row. As they start to grow, you can thin out the weaker seedlings and just leave the stronger plants with at least 4 inches between them.

Plant your seeds about 2 weeks before you expect your last frost of the season. They can take several weeks just to sprout, so be patient and keep the soil moist until they do.

Salsify is not only slow to germinate, it’s slow to grow as well. Most weeds can easily overwhelm your plants, so you need to pay close attention to keeping them under control.

At first they need lots of sun, but salsify doesn’t thrive well in hot weather. If you can have some light shading for your plants around the middle of summer, they will do better. Growing salsify near any annuals that will grow faster can help produce some shade right when you need it.

Water salsify often and regularly. If you water inconsistently, the roots can split because the started to grow too fast. Keep it even, and never let the soil dry out completely.

Salsify contains as much potassium as bananas and is one of the best dietary sources of inulin, a form of prebiotic fiber that contributes to a healthy digestive tract. Salsify is low in sodium and offers a good amount of protein. The root has contains modest amounts of vitamin C, some B vitamins, and is a good source of complex carbohydrates. Plentiful iron and copper in the black variety can boost hair health.

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