Giant Black Russian - Scorsonera
This hardy species can be grown like salsify, whose taste it also resembles. It forms long, black roots that, once scraped and washed, can be prepared in a variety of ways: au gratin, sautéed, in fritters, and so on. The young, nutty leaves are delicious in salads.
It is advisable to wear gloves when harvesting and cleaning the roots, as they are reputed to stain the fingers.
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in the ground, online
Sow directly in the ground, in rows 25 cm apart, in spring or autumn. Thin when plants have 3 leaves and mulch to keep soil cool.
Lack of water encourages rapid bolting. In this case, cut off the flower stalks as soon as they appear so that the roots can grow. It can remain in the ground for up to 3-4 years.
March, April, May
January, February, March, October, November, December
in the ground
sunny
medium
sandy, humus
rich, drained, light, wet, furniture
Scorzonera hispanica
mid-season
From 200 to 400 g
2 grams
elongated
farm
Black
From 60 to 90 cm
From 20 to 40 cm
Russia
