Sium sisarum - Skirret
Botanical name       : Sium sisarumÂ
Common name          : SkirretÂ
Colour               : WhiteÂ
Flowering time       : June - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 120 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -23°C  (USDA Zone 6)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Kitchen herb, Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Skirret (Sium):Skirrit (Sium) is a genus of umbellifers. Skirrit does well in all types of soil and prefers a spot in the sun. Light partial shade is also tolerated. During flowering, the plant attracts many insects. The Skirrit genus has many species, but in particular the roots of Sium sisarum have been harvested for centuries for their sweet taste. After the foliage of the plant has died in the fall, part of the roots can be cut from the plant. Do this when you want to use them, not before as they may dry out. The carrots are comparable in taste to Parsnips but are much sweeter. Skirrit roots are also great to eat raw.Skirret - Sium sisarum