Purple salsify 'Mammoth'

Tragopogon porrifolius

How to grow Purple salsify 'Mammoth'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Grow on over the summer, keeping free from weeds, taking care not to disturb the developing root

Mammoth likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Mammoth is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Mammoth from seed

Germinates quickly and easily, even in cool condition

Ensure a distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 8°C / 46°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Mammoth

Sow direct, transplanted vegetables do not form good roots

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

Harvesting Mammoth

Harvest the root from late autumn, and it can be left in the ground, if it is well drained, for over winter use

Expect harvests to start to occur in late autumn.