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Earth Chestnut

Original price $4.50 - Original price $4.50
Original price
$4.50
$4.50 - $4.50
Current price $4.50

New for 2026 - Bunium bulbocastanum - aka Great Pignut. Edible perennial. This carrot family member grows to 3' with slender stems topped with white umbel flowers. Small nutty edible tubers grow underground among the roots. They can be eaten raw, but are best roasted. The fresh leaves are eaten like parsley. The seeds are very flavourful and used as a spice comparable to cumin. 60 seeds

Grown by Twisted Brook 

Growing Info
Sowing Start seeds indoors early spring. This species is naturally slow to germinate, often taking 2-3+ weeks. Consistent moisture and warmth is what they want for germination.
Transplant Outdoors after risk of frost.
Spacing 12-18" between plants. They will spread over time to form a clump
Soil Well draining, yet moist
Light Full sun to part shade
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness zone 4