{"product_id":"scorzonera-enorma-200-non-gmo-organic-heirloom-seeds","title":"Scorzonera Enorma 200 Non-GMO, Organic, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a distinctive storage root with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eEnorma Scorzonera\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as black salsify. Its long, straight black roots have a rich, savory, oyster-like flavor and average 9–11 inches long by ¾ inch thick. Roots release white sap and should be washed after harvest. This biennial produces edible yellow flowers in its second summer. Tender young leaves can be used in salads and tops can be blanched like Belgian endive. Roots offer excellent storage potential and can be overwintered for spring harvest where conditions permit. Packet contains 200 planting seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 91%. Test Date: 7\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Enorma Scorzonera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring rich, savory, oyster-like flavor to home-cooked meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Black Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark-skinned roots reveal pale flesh when peeled and diversify your root vegetable harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy a crop suited to late-season digging and careful cool storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender young leaves, blanched tops and second-summer edible yellow flowers offer additional uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional non-GMO root vegetable beyond the usual carrots and beets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny growing site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare deep, loose, well-drained soil. Remove stones and hard clumps so the long roots can develop without obstruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow about ½ inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 18–24 inches apart. Sow in early to midspring, or use local guidance for cool-season planting in mild-winter areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 2–3 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the seedbed moist until emergence and maintain even moisture as roots develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a soil test to guide fertilizer choices and follow label rates. Avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeding and Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weed gently around young plants. Root production does not normally require staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dig carefully in late fall, loosening soil deeply beside the row before lifting the brittle roots. Do not use the copied carrot's 65-day estimate. In suitable climates, leave some roots for spring harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash away soil and sap. Handle roots gently to limit breakage and store cool with conditions that prevent drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimmering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel washed roots and cook in gently simmering water until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss peeled, evenly sized pieces with oil and roast until tender and lightly golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add peeled pieces to vegetable soups or blend cooked roots into a smooth soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButter-Finished Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently sauté cooked roots with butter, lemon and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ed0e0e; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Enorma Scorzonera Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ed0e0e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow a distinctive black salsify harvest for savory garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Portion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritional information applies to harvested roots, not planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scorzonera roots contain carbohydrates, including inulin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Values:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verified scorzonera-specific serving values are not available for this listing. The copied carrot calorie, vitamin and % Daily Value figures have been removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root size, shape, flavor and harvest timing vary with soil, weather and growing practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds cool, dry and away from sunlight. Germination declines with age and poor storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan this cool-season root crop using local temperatures and frost dates. Overwintering success depends on climate and soil conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon-Butter Enorma Scorzonera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA savory side made with harvested black salsify roots, not planting seeds. Serves 4. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound harvested Enorma scorzonera roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons unsalted butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small garlic clove, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⅛ teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a bowl with cold water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Scrub roots under running water. Wearing gloves if desired to avoid sticky sap, peel and trim roots, cut into 2-inch pieces and immediately place in the lemon water to reduce browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain roots and transfer to a saucepan. Cover with fresh water, add salt and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15–25 minutes until fork-tender, checking early for thinner pieces. Drain well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds without browning. Add cooked scorzonera and gently toss for 3–5 minutes until coated and lightly golden in places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the remaining tablespoon lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper and parsley. Taste, adjust salt and serve warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substitute olive oil for butter for a dairy-free version. Add lemon juice gradually to suit your taste. 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