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Skirret Seeds

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Skirret Seeds

Grow one of Britain’s forgotten perennial root vegetables from seed. Skirret produces clusters of sweet, slender roots with a flavour somewhere between carrot and parsnip.

20 seedsPerennial RootRare edible
Packet20 seeds
PlantSkirret
SowSow Oct–Nov, germinates spring
In stock5.99

What you receive

20 seeds

20 Skirret seeds, packed for sowing. Full growing and harvesting guidance is available through The Forgotten Garden sowing guide.

Skirret is an old perennial root vegetable once much better known in British kitchen gardens. It develops into a hardy clump and produces clusters of long, sweet roots that can be roasted, sautéed, added to soups and stews, or eaten raw when young and tender. Seed-grown plants take a little patience, but once established they can return year after year.