Best in Zones: 3-8

Flavor: Excellent

Suited For: Any Grower

Suggested # Plants for Family of Four: 5

SPACING

• 10” – 12” between plants
• 3’ between rows
• Plant at 45° angle with flat end facing up
• Flat end should be about 1” below soil surface

IRRIGATION

• Keep soil moist throughout the establishment period

FERTILIZATION

• Does not need a lot of fertilization
• Fertilize in spring with 5lbs of 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft
• pH: 6.2-6.7

WEED CONTROL

• Regular, manual weeding is recommended
• Consult a local extension before using chemicals

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Harvest roots the 2nd fall after planting
• If not harvested, divide roots every year or two

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All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.

Plants are available for shipment in the spring only

We do not ship online orders outside the US.

It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

If you are unable to plant immediately, refrigerate and plant as soon as possible. Do not add water. Keep in original packing to retain proper moisture.

Shipments to western states from mid-April on ship via UPS-3DAY for plant preservation.

Shipments to AK and HI ship via UPS-2Day.

Plants shipping to CA, HI, OR, and WA require a phyto-sanitary certificate.