When should I plant Scorzonera?

Sow seed straight into the ground from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after your last spring frost.

How far apart do I plant Scorzonera?

Space Scorzonera about 3″ apart. It grows best in full sun.

Good companions for Scorzonera include Carrot, Lettuce, Onion.

Scorzonera is suited to USDA zones 4–9 and takes ~120 days to harvest.

Black salsify - a hardy perennial root with sweet, subtle flesh prized in European kitchens.

Quick tip

Black-skinned but white inside; leave roots in the ground over winter and lift as needed.

☀️ Full sun↔ 3″ apartZones 4–9⏳ ~120d

Direct sowSow seed straight into the ground from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after your last spring frost.

Botanical name

Scorzonera hispanica

Plant near

🌱 Long-season root that pairs with carrots and quick lettuce; alliums deter its pests.