Enhance your garden with Sandwich Island Salsify seeds, an exotic and nutritious root vegetable. These seeds grow into long, tender roots with a mild, oyster-like flavor, perfect for soups, stews, and gourmet dishes. Ideal for home gardeners seeking unique and high-quality produce.

Features:

1. Variety: Sandwich Island Salsify
2. Root characteristics: Long, tender, creamy-white with delicate flavor
3. Growth habit: Biennial, upright, and hardy
4. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil requirements: Loose, well-draining, fertile soil with moderate moisture
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, and container growing

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO, heirloom seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
4. Planting Depth: 0.5–1 inch (12–25 mm)
5. Spacing: 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) between seeds, 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between rows
6. Germination Time: 14–21 days
7. Days to Harvest: 120–150 days after sowing
8. Root Length: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)
9. Temperature: Prefers cool to moderate climates
10. Watering: Moderate, maintain consistent moisture for root development
11. Maintenance: Loosen soil around roots during growth to avoid deformities

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring when soil is workable.
2. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged for proper germination.
3. Thin seedlings to recommended spacing once they reach a few inches tall.
4. Mulch lightly to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
5. Harvest roots in fall, after first light frost for best flavor.