Scorzonera 'Meres'
- Product number: 243070
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Scorzonera hispanica
This is a mildew-resistant gardener's selection of this very old (originally Belgian) variety. During wet summers, you'll be glad you chose this variety... White-fleshed, smooth, thick roots with a black-brown skin. Due to the long roots, the soil needs to be deeply loosened. Cleaning is best done with gardening gloves, as they stain black, which is why they were once called "kitchen maid's sorrow".
The taste more than makes up for it: wonderfully soft and asparagus-like.
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Latin: Scorzonera hispanica
Dutch: Schorseneren
Also known as: Keukenmeidenverdriet
English: Black Salsify
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Biennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Scorzonera hispanica
- Dutch: Salsify
- Also known as: Maid's sorrow
- English: Black Salsify
