Sculpit - Stridolo , Silene inflata - Leafy Italian Salad Herb

Silene (inflata) vulgaris, "collejas"  Little known Leafy Salad Annual, A versatile plant highly valued for its culinary, ecological, & ornamental qualities. This Italian herb features lance-shaped leaves & delicate white or pink flowers that emerge from distinctive inflated, lantern-like calyxes, making it an attractive addition to landscapes. Sculpit possesses a unique flavour profile—mildly peppery & herbaceous - that is often compared to tarragon, chicory, & rocket. Its edible leaves & shoots are commonly incorporated into salads, risottos, omelettes, pastas, quiches, & soups. As an easy-to-grow annual, sculpit produces balloon-like flowers that attract bees & other pollinators. Its popularity in various regions of Italy is celebrated with events such as the Stridolo Festival held each April., Seed Count Approx - 200 +  

  SOWING - Sow sculpit seeds directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up in the spring. Plant the tiny seeds just one-half inch deep, then thin so the plants are at least four inches apart. Use the tiny plants that you pull out as whole additions to salads or stir-fries.