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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

2,59 €

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SKU: SIU01-BIO

GTIN: 4250601203843

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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 description

Species:	Apiaceae
Root system:	Taproot
Flower colour:	White
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	80-120 cm
Flowering months:	July August September October

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
When to sow outdoors:	January February March October November December
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C

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 names:	Zuckermerk, Klingelrüblein, Gierlein, Gritzelmöhre, Zuckerwurz, Merk, Görlin

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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