- An exotic substitute for traditional parsnips and carrots with a unique oyster-like flavor and black skin.
Black Root Salsify, Heirloom, Non-GMO. Scorzonera hispanica. Perennial in zones 6 to 9. Can be grown as an annual. 100 to 130 Days. One of the lesser known root vegetables, Black Salsify is a 17th century European heirloom grown, harvested, and prepped in the kitchen much like more familiar root vegetables. Also known by dozens of names including "Spanish salsify", "Black oyster plant", or just "scorzonera", Black Root salsify is an exotic substitute for more traditional parsnips and carrots.
