Skirret (Sium sisarum) organic seeds
- Crummock is an old delicacy vegetable that was cultivated here until the 18th century. The roots are consumed cooked or fried.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
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Product number: SIU01-BIO GTIN: 4251420522849
Description
Skirret was cultivated until well into 18th century Europe for its edible roots. These can be eaten like salsify, boiled or fried. Besides this, roasted roots serve as a substitute for coffee. Heirloom variety.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Apiaceae |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, October, September |
| Main harvest | December, February, January, March, November, October |
| Root system | Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | December, February, January, March, November, October |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 2-3 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Skirret is a perennial plant. Likes lots of sun. The plants need a distance of about 30 cm. Preculture recommended. Skirret seeds germinate at approx. 20 °C. The seeds need to be covered with 1-2 times their diameter with soil. In the first few weeks avoid waterlogging. Wait for strong plants to develop before planting out.
Other names
Botanical name: Sium sisarum, Apium sisarum, Berula lancifolia, Pimpinella sisarum, Sisarum sisaroideum
German: Zuckermerk, Klingelrüblein, Gierlein, Gritzelmöhre, Zuckerwurz, Merk, Görlin
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