{"product_id":"skirret-seeds","title":"25+ Skirret Seeds (Sium sisarum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake room in your kitchen garden for something a little different. Skirret produces clusters of slender white roots with a sweet flavor reminiscent of carrots and parsnips. Roast them, simmer them in soups, or enjoy them boiled with a simple seasoning. This perennial vegetable also brings airy white flower clusters to the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne packet of \u003cstrong\u003e25+ Skirret seeds (Sium sisarum)\u003c\/strong\u003e, harvested in 2025 and pre-stratified by the grower. This is a seed packet; roots and plants pictured show potential mature growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003eGrowing at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming perennial root vegetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 feet, depending on conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow roughly 6–8 months from sowing for an initial root harvest; development varies with climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003eStarting and Caring for Your Skirret\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart in trays in early spring, or follow the packet's guidance for outdoor sowing in your climate. The grower recommends germinating these pre-stratified seeds between damp paper towels in a closed bag at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e65–75°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from direct sunlight. Keep them moist and check regularly. Some may sprout in 2–4 weeks, while others can take up to 8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransfer sprouted seeds carefully into seed-starting mix and grow on before planting out. Follow the packet's sowing instructions. Keep young plants weeded and water during dry spells so the soil stays evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2f5b3a;\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it return each year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkirret is perennial in suitable conditions. When harvesting dormant plants in fall or winter, retain and replant part of the rooted crown to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare the roots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash thoroughly and remove any tough, fibrous central core before cooking. Root thickness, texture, and yield vary between seed-grown plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipped from Brush Prairie, Washington, USA","offers":[{"title":"25+ Seeds","offer_id":67724051742814,"sku":"SW-SKIRRET-25","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/skirret-seeds-1.webp?v=1791799517","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/skirret-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}