Scorzonera
Sow in March in light soil in rows 18 in. apart. Thinthe plants out to about 7 in. one from the other. They may perhaps be ready for use in August, but to have large roots they should be left till the...
ready for use in August, but to have large roots they should be left
till they are two years old. They may remain in the ground till wanted
for use, or they may be lifted in October and stored like Beet, etc.
This vegetable is scraped and thrown into cold water for a few hours,
then boiled in the same way as Carrots and Parsnips.
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