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Scorzonera, Black Salsify, Black Vegetable-oyster Plant, Serpent Root, Viper's Grass 'Blackrooted Duplex'

Scorzonerahispanica

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Scorzonera (skor-ZON-er-uh)
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Species
hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Special strain of Salsify with delicious flavor. Black roots with creamy white flesh. Plant early in rich, deeply worked soil. Roots 8-10.

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