Cultural practices : sow salsify very early in the season, as soon as the soil is at a temperature of 16 ° C.

Soil : a sandy soil, in which there is not too much fertilizer, is ideal.

Spacing : space the rows by 25 cm. Count about 1 seed every 2 or 3 cm on the line and bury them 2 cm deep. Cover the seedling with a very light mulch of dry grass, you will remove it as soon as the emergence is complete. Thin out to about 10 cm when the seedlings have two leaves.

Growing tips : therefore be careful not to compact the soil, especially when it is wet: regular weeding and hoeing are recommended. Watering may be necessary to keep the soil cool. Mulching is ideal here! Finally, if any flower stems appear, remove them so that they do not deplete the root.

Harvest : salsify is harvested in November. Proceed with a spade, remembering that the root can be quite long. Be careful not to leave half of it in the ground. Once harvested, the roots can be stored in damp sand in the basement or in a cold room.

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