Schifferstadt Long Black

Long, tapered, black root, mostly buried under the soil. Numerous lateral roots. White flesh. Long, deeply lobed leaves with purple petioles. Roots have good flavor and great texture, even when large. Moderately spicy and slightly bitter. Slightly sweet. Biennial when grown for seed. Donated to SSE by William Woys Weaver (PA WE W) who obtained it from CV Bou. An old variety from the Rhineland in Germany, seed obtained from Bernard, pre-1800 heirloom. SSE Accession # 118873