Heritage perennial root vegetable producing a cluster of slender sweet white roots. Once a major European winter vegetable, now nearly extinct in seed catalogues.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −34.4 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −29 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Genuinely rare — a worthwhile crop to help preserve in cultivation
- Roots have a woody central core; cook and split before eating
Categories
Related plants
Cross-check Skirret against your zones