Scorzonera

WG. · « **on:** February 12, 2007, 18:16 »

Has anyone grown it succesfully? Eaten it enjoyably?

I've bought the seeds and will be giving it a try. Some websites suggest treating it as a perennial but, since you are harvesting the root, I'm not clear on how this is possible.

David

Gwiz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2007, 19:19 »

we grew a load last year. it was very good.
great germination, deep rooted so drought wasn`t too much of a problem.
remove outer skin before cooking (it tastes a bit bitter)

WG. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2007, 19:32 »

Thanks gwiz. You can also peel after cooking.

Did you dig 'em all up (like annuals) or did you leave some in for this season?

Drought? What drought? I'm in Scotland and if you want it to rain them all you do is book a tee time for golf!

Ice · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:03 »

Sorry, but isn't that the name of the Italian football results programme?

WG. · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:07 »

Quote from: "Ice hockey mad"

Sorry, but isn't that the name of the Italian football results programme?

Sharp as a tack (but twice as flat in the heid).

Ice · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:08 »

Sad but true :cry:

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:15 »

Is this it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_salsify

Says in out climate it could take two years to grow the roots large onough to harvest.

WG. · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:16 »

Quote from: "Ice hockey mad"

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor...

Worst hangover of me life was after drinking tequila with a Mexican. Got sent home from work after spending 4 hours staring blankly at the login screen of the computer. Spent the next 48 hours alternating between bed and bathroom. Day 3 was just a normal shocker of a hangover.

Only consolation was that my Mexican pal was in no better state.

Ice · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:22 »

Know what you mean WG. Got completely blotto as a teenager on the damn stuff. We had to do the whole lemon and salt thing too. The last thing I remember is walking down the middle of a very busy road, miles from home. Never did find out how I got to bed that night. Havn't touched it since.

I was a very silly girly.

WG. · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2007, 20:28 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_salsify

That's the stuff Auntie, thank you. That page neatly ties in the scraps of info I had from elsewhere. Cheers

muntjac · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2007, 21:36 »

dig it up n plant a blooming cabbage it tastes a dam site better .salsify is yuck

WG. · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2007, 21:58 »

Quote from: "muntjac"

dig it up n plant a blooming cabbage it tastes a dam site better .salsify is yuck

Don't fret muntjac, the cabbage patch gets a BIG priority around my place.

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