Skirret Crown

Skirret (Sium sisarum)

Grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.
Skirret is in the Apiaceae family alongside carrots, parsnips, parsley and celery. It grows to be a bit under one meter and can flower in its first season. It is a true perennial and will come back year after year. It forms a small clump of thick storage roots, producing a kind of squid like appearance.
Being a member of the Apiacea (carrot) family, the flowers are very attractive to beneficial insects such as lacewings and ladybirds.
Skirret is a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with high levels of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. These nutrients not only boost your immune system but also support overall health.

Additionally, skirret contains antioxidants that may help reduce oxidative stress in the body. This means it can play a role in protecting your cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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