Black Salsify Seeds
Black Salsify Seeds- Scorzonera hispanica
- Hardy to Zone 5
Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Germination Tested October 21, 2025: 100%
- Approximately 30-40 seeds per packet
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Expected to restock in December 2026.
Black Salsify is a perennial vegetable with edible roots, leaves, and flowers. It’s a workhorse in the garden! The leaves can be harvested lightly in their first season, and then the roots harvested in the fall. Or let the plants overwinter and harvest even larger roots the following fall.
The roots are delicious! Peel and slice the roots, then steam and pan-sear. They taste like tender new potatoes with the creamy texture of a sweet potato. The skin can be a bit bitter so make sure to peel. I can see Black Salsify easily fitting into many different recipes- try using in place of potatoes.
I am very impressed with the massive roots it grows, and its ability to grow straight down into heavy clay soils! I was awestruck with the thick, gnarly roots when I dug the first one up. I’ll be using these similar to tillage (daikon) radishes in my garden for loosening up compact soils. And of course eating them!
Black Salsify is an excellent choice for a perennial permaculture garden.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
By placing an order, customers agree to the shipping & refund policies detailed on this page.
Most orders are sent via Canada Post to keep costs low.
Shipping within Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.
Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.
Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
UPDATE FEB 2, 2026: WE ARE TAKING A BREAK ON ACCEPTING US ORDERS DUE TO ISSUES WITH USPS
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Shipping Internationally
International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.
International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)
This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts.
Refund Policy
Refunds: We stand behind our seeds, so if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please reach out to us via email and we will do our best to make it right. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable.
Cancelled orders: If you wish to cancel an order after purchasing, we may refund your order minus card processing and admin fees at our discretion. We do not accept returns on seeds or plants.
Refused orders: We cannot issue a refund if you refuse to accept or do not claim an order we've mailed to you, or made available for local pickup.
Incorrect addresses: Please double check your mailing address, and let us know ASAP if you've entered an incorrect address at checkout. We may need to charge for additional shipping fees to resend orders.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
