Sium sisarum, commonly known as skirret, [1] is a perennial plant of the family Apiaceae sometimes grown as a root vegetable. The English name skirret is derived from the Middle English 'skirwhit' or 'skirwort', meaning 'white root'. In Scotland it is known as crummock and in Irish cearrachán.

2016年1月5日 · Skirret is a starchy root, a useful staple, but nothing like as productive as the potato (what is?). The second was sugar cane. One of the most striking characteristics of skirret is its sweetness: even the name comes from a Germanic origin meaning ‘sugar root’.

2021年5月5日 · Skirret is a hardy, cool-season crop that can be directly sown after all danger of frost or started indoors for later transplant eight weeks before the last frost. A little patience is needed, as harvest will not take place for six to eight months.

If you grow skirret, you’re growing a nearly-forgotten, historically important plant. The cultivation of skirret dates back centuries – even before the potato became common. Skirret disappeared from gardens and menus in the late 1800s, partly due to the ease of growing and cooking potatoes.

Skirret. An essential addition to the perennial vegetable garden, Skirret is a member of the carrot family and is similar to carrots and parsnips with its large delicious, sweet and uniquely aromatic roots that can be eaten just like a parsnip.

2023年7月5日 · Discover the sweet secret of skirret! Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest this delightful root vegetable. Expert tips and advice for success.

Skirret is a minor European root crop with a wild distribution across Asia. This crop is easy to grow in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the northern US. Skirret storage roots are typically about half an inch wide and four to eight inches long.

Find out more about the vegetable skirret, and how to grow it, in our video guide with Monty Don, from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

Skirret is a strong staple crop, part of the parsley family, In the spring, its shoots are a good edible. It grows long white roots that resemble carrots and with the texture of potato. Each plant grows a cluster of sweet, 5-8" white roots which multiple over the years.

2019年1月4日 · What is skirret? Skirret is a plant whose roots and stems are edible. The thin white roots, once cooked, possess a sweet flavor reminiscent of carrots and a texture similar to potatoes.