Salsify

Tragopogon porrifolius

vegetable

Root vegetable with oyster-like flavor, also known as oyster plant.

In Zone 7b, right now

Nothing to plant right now

Its window for this year has passed in Zone 7b. We'll flag it in the weekly note when the next one opens.

Edible?

Yes — vegetable

Small space?

Yes, in a pot

Sun

Full sun (6+ hrs)

Comes back yearly?

No — 2-year life cycle

Ways to plant it

Direct sow Window has passed for this year

Mid March – Mid April

Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.

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