Black salsify
Black salsify
Scorzonera hispanica
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 sandy loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H5
About
Long dark roots lifted in winter, often used like salsify.
Top tip
Treat like salsify; keep rows weed-free and dig roots gently to avoid damage.
Also known as: Escorzonera, Wężymord czarny korzeniowy, Black salsify, Schwarzwurzel, Salsifis noir, Scorzonera hispanica, Escorcioneira, Schorseneren
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Very few pest problems; a tough and underrated root vegetable.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Roasted, soups, mashed, gratin, sautéed with butter, salads
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5
USDA 6–7 equivalent