Skirret
€9.95
Skirret (Sium sisarum) is a perennial root vegetable in the carrot family, offered here as a small-medium potted plant, historically grown across Europe long before the potato took over. It forms clumps of leafy stems up to 1.5m tall, with clusters of sweet, white roots beneath, resembling thin parsnips with a flavour somewhere between carrot and potato. The roots are tender once cooked and make an interesting, old-fashioned alternative to more common root crops. A fantastic choice for gardeners exploring historical or lesser-known vegetables, well suited to edible gardens and food forests across Ireland and the UK.
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Growing Instructions
Grow in full sun to partial shade in deep, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture, which helps avoid fibrous roots. Plants form clumps over time and can be propagated by dividing the crowns; left undisturbed they will slowly spread but are not invasive. Harvest roots in late autumn or winter once the tops have died back. Replant a few of the smaller roots each year to keep a continuous crop going.
