How to grow Skirret

Sium sisarum

Generally propagated vegetatively from crown splittings.

A very slow growing plant from seed.

Growing Skirret from seed

Slow and irregular germination. Seeds may take anywhere from 10 to 120 days to germinate at 20C. Best started indoors and planted out once two sets of true leaves have formed.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.08 inches (0.2 cm).

Transplanting Skirret

Best planted in damp soil in partial shade.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Skirret is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Skirret

First-year roots are most likely to lack a woody core that is unpleasant to eat

Seed Saving Skirret

Much like saving carrot or parsnip seed. Seeds are tiny and mature at varying rates within the flower cluster.

How long does Skirret take to grow?

These estimates for how long Skirret takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Skirret to germinate?: 40 days
Average 40 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Skirret?: + 90 days
Average 90 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Skirret is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 270 days
Average 270 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Skirret?: = 400 days

Skirret Folklore & Trivia

Brought to the US with European settlers but dropped in favor of easier to prepare crops like potato

Other names for Skirret

Sium sisarum L.