Growing Salsify (Oyster Plant) in the South

Q: Can salsify be grown in Georgia? We loved it at Shaker Village in Kentucky.

A: Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) is a biennial root vegetable with a flavor reminiscent of oysters. It thrives in the Northeast and Europe, but Georgia's summer heat likely stresses it severely. Seeds are available online if you want to experiment—I'd love to hear your results.