Due to the long growing period of approximately 28 weeks, scorzonera should be sown as early as possible, by the end of March / early April. Sowing depth 2-3 cm. Long germination time of 2-3 weeks.
Black salsify loves a place in the sun or partial shade and needs a good, loose, deep, humus-rich soil.
Other names
Botanical name: |
Scorzonera hispanica, S. denticulata, S. glastifolia |
German names: |
Garten-Schwarzwurzel, Spanische Schwarzwurzel, Echte Schwarzwurzel, Skorzenerwurzel, Winterspargel |
French names: |
Scorsonère, Scorsonère D'espagne, Salsifis Noir, Asperge D'hiver, Salsifis D'espagne, Salsifis D'été |
English names: |
Black Salsify, Spanish Salsify, Black Oyster Plant, Serpent Root, Viper's Herb, Viper's Grass |
Spanish names: |
Aberbaja, Barbaja, Berbaja, Berbajo, Churrimana, Churrimana de los Pastores, Churrimanes, Escorcionera, Escorcionera Española, Escorcionera Mayor, Escorcionera Real, Escorsonera, Escorzonera, Escorzonera de Hoja Ancha, Escurzo, Farinetes, Herba Escurçonera, Salsifí, Salsifí de España, Salsifí Negra, Salsifí Negro, Tetas de Vaca, Viperina |