Alexanders

[Rob08]

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) is a naturalised plant in the United Kingdom that was apparently introduced by the Romans who enjoyed it as a vegetable.

Having read a bit about it  at http://www.tracingpaper.org.uk/2007/04/15/alexanders/ I was wondering if anyone here has tried it, and if so, how palatable did you find it?

[Rob08]

[Amazin]

Sounds like you'd harvest it in the same way as PSB, i.e. the stems and flower buds. I wouldn't mind trying it - celery and parsley are two of my favorites.

[Baccy Man]

If you want to try it chiltern seeds sell it for £1.60 per pack.

[Rob08]

Thanks, was just curious if anyone had tried it.  It sounds like a very viable vegetable actually, with the added advantage of growing through the winter (I like any crop that stands through winter).