Stridolo Stridolo Seeds, Sculpit (Silene inflata) Perennial.

• Fast growing Vegetable
• Days to Maturity:45 days
• Type:Annual
• Plant Spacing:8-10"
• Status:Heirloom, Non-Hybrid, Non-GMO seeds

Sculpit or Stridolo is a flavorful herb that blends the unique and delicate flavors of chicory, arugula, tarragon, and other popular greens. Its taste is often described as lightly herby and slightly peppery, but it has a distinct flavor all its own. Continuously harvest the leaves as they will rapidly re-grow, providing more for your enjoyment.

Rare in Southern Italy, harvested in Spring, used in risotto, pasta, soups, salads, and main courses.

A fast-growing annual herb, commonly found on fields, forests, and mountain pastures, also thrives in a herb garden. With pink, balloon-like flowers attracting pollinators in April through October, bees and other creatures gather around the blossoms. Hummingbirds and butterflies are often seen among the blooms.. 

History

Celebrate the sculpit festival in Galeata, Emilia-Romagna with local chefs demonstrating dishes using sculpit. Held annually in April with lively stalls in Piazza Gramsci.

Uses

The sprigs and leaves are harvested before blooming and used in cooking, mainly for pasta, meat, vegetables, salads, omelets and risottos in Italy where this scarce gourmet green is found. 

Growing Tip

Sculpit is an easy growing herb that thrives in full sun and prefers poor soil. Rich garden soil produces green growth but few flowers, making it better for culinary production than for pollinators.

Plant sculpit seeds directly into the soil after all danger of frost has passed - no more than ¼” deep and 4” apart.