Skirret
Sium sisarum
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Skirret grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.