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Scorsonere Noire Géante de Russie
Scorsonera

Giant Black Russian - Scorsonera

Ref : P8400 - Scorzonera hispanica
Bag of 2 grams

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

Companion plants
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