Scorzonera Black Root is 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.

Scorzonera Black Root is also known by dozens of names including Spanish salsify, Black oyster plant, or just “scorzonera, Black Root scorzonera is an exotic substitute for more traditional parsnips and carrots.

Harvest in about 80 days. Germination rate is about 80% or better.

Our Non-GMO seeds are sustainable. Our packaging is environmentally friendly, climate friendly, reusable, and recyclable.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality scorzonera seeds since 2009.

David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program.

We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing scorzonera in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These scorzonera seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.