Root Vegetable

Celeriac 'Giant Prague' (Apium graveolens)

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Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

Now found growing wild in many costal regions of Europe, alexanders was commonly cultivated in antiquity and the middle ages for its celery-like root and pepper-like seeds. The young shoots and leaves can also be eaten.
30 Seeds

Growing instructions
Hardy perennial. Best sown directly outside in autumn. Prefers a well dra...

Skirret (Sium sisarum)

Skirret was cultivated until well into 18th century Europe for the sake of its edible roots. These can be eaten like salsify, boiled or fried. Besides this, roasted roots serve as a substitute for coffee. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom pl...

Rampion (Campanula rapunculus)

The leaf rosettes and white tuberous routes of this bellflower can be used as a salad or vegetable. It was widely cultivated in the 17th century in central Europe.
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Growing instructions
These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with finest sand for an even sowing. Do not cover, only press them in gently. ...

Edible Quamash (Camassia quamash)

For the Indians of North America the tubers of this lily were part of a daily diet. They have a pleasant taste which goes well with potato. The plant grows wild in damp fields and is fairly easy to cultivate.
50 Seeds

Growing instructions
This plant is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some w...

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa ssp. sylvestris)

Best flavoured when frosted, wild parsnip is fairly woody and therefore not much of a vegetable treat. It does however serve good purpose as an ingredient for bouillon. Besides this, it is an interesting plant for cross breading.
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Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seed...

White Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)

Another medieval plant, the root of which can be baked or boiled and devoured with its peel- unlike black salsify. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
100 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds dir...

Radish Eiszapfen (Raphanus sativus)

This is an old and very robust species of radish. Its small cone shaped roots are very spicy as are the pods, which make a fine fried vegetable.
300 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors)....

Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa var. sativa)

The carrot-like root of this modest plant is a favoured vegetable in Japan today.
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Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors)....

Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Although it originates from North America, the evening primrose is not uncommonly found in the wild in Europe. Its starchy tubers have a spicy aroma and are considered very healthy.
1000 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears an...

Root Chervil (Chaerophyllum bulbosum)

An umbelliferous plant with small white flowers and a carrot-like tap route, which is used for flavouring soups etc. The aroma intensifies the longer the plant is stored. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
200 Seeds...

Turnip 'Teltower Rübchen' (Brassica rapa)

Said to be one of Goethes favourite dishes! Eaten raw or blanched it reminds one of. Heirloom variety (read more about Heirloom plants).
1000 Seeds

Growing instructions
Seed can be sown directly outside from early s...

Radish 'Sora' (Raphanus sativus) BIO

400 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow the seeds directly outside in spring (or start your seeds indoors)....

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)

1400 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts....

Sweet ciceley (Myrrhis odorata)

Once a well known home remedy also used for flavouring brandy. Has a slight fennel flavour. Roots can be eaten like carrots.
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Growing instructions
This plant is a cold-germinator. The sowing must be kept cold for a period of some weeks (refrigerator) or you sow them in very early spring or autumn. Mix the seeds...