seeds
(120 days) Open-pollinated. Although native to China, the word Skirret derives from the Dutch suikerwortel meaning ‘sugar root.’ This perennial (Z5–9) is not high yielding, which has kept it out of commercial production. So if you want to enjoy skirret, grow it yourself. The 6–8" pinky-width greyish-white roots cluster at the base of the 3–4' plant and may be harvested in fall, but are customarily overwintered for sweet treats in spring. Roots have a sweet nutty flavor that has been appreciated ever since they made an appearance at medieval feast tables. Has an affinity for wet or boggy land that most vegetables resent. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before setting out, or direct seed in spring. It tolerates spring frosts and transplanting well. Thin to 1' apart. A versatile addition to your cuisine. 2,240–2,800 seeds/oz. ①
From early May through October 31, items shipping from
our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually
Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround
time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
We will not be fulfilling seed orders from May
20 - May 22 while we do physical inventory count. Orders
placed by Monday, May 19 at 10am will be shipped before
the break. We will resume normal order fulfillment on
Friday, May 23.
ships year-round
This item is sustainably grown