Skirret is a cold-hardy perennial root vegetable grown for its sweet, white, carrot-like roots.
Thriving in full to part sun and loose, fertile soil, it produces clusters of slender roots best harvested after frost for peak flavour.
Easy to grow and low-maintenance, skirret is a great addition to edible perennial gardens, food forests, and historical plant collections, as it has been cultivated for 1,500-2,000+ years.
Common names: Skirret, Sugar Root, German Sugar Root
Edible: Roots Harvest timing: Late fall, after frost
Scientific name:Sium sisarum Light requirements: Full sun to part shade Full-grown size: 3-4' tall x 1-2' wide Hardiness: Zone 4 Pollination: Self-fertile Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects Origin: Central Asia and Europe Noteworthy: Cultivated for over 1,500 years.
