(Tragopogon perrifolius) Sow in light deep soil in rows 15 inches apart and thin to 2 or 3 inches. The roots should be well-grown in October, when a supply may be stored for winter use, or the roots may be left in the ground like Parsnips. Flavorsome in soups and stews, or cooked alone. Plant in spring, dig in fall, a non-sweet parsnip-like root. This variety dates back to 1900 in our catalog, and the old variety of salsify was listed by us in the 1840’s. Young plants look like grass. In 1927 Burrell’s seed catalog stated the following, “Many prefer salsify to oysters. The soup from which gives off an odor exactly the same as oysters, and by some liked better than oyster soup.” Learn More