perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
Skirret is a rarely-grown perennial vegetable with slender, edible white roots that taste sweet and starchy when cooked. The plant produces tall stems with small white flowers and finely divided leaves, thriving in consistently moist conditions.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
East Asia
Function & Care
edibledynamic accumulator
Edible Parts
root
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, root cutting
Notable Cultivars
Modern cultivars are poorly documented, though historically 'Beaufort' was noted. Most skirret plants in cultivation today are seed-grown landraces with variable root size and sweetness.
