I grew this in Florida for the first time in 2023. Like carrots, they take quite some time to grow. The foliage is unique and very fun, almost like a decorative grass. Because it was in a section of my vegetable garden, and since i had many people come visit and look at my garden, people nearly always wondered what this spriggy looking plant was. It was fun to have them guess and then when I told them what it was, most had not ever heard of it. I tell them how my parents would make Schorzenera and how they were considered poor man’s asparagus. The mild flavor and texture are a very slight resemblance with asparagus. These are great as a standalone vegetable, served with ham, crumbled boiled eggs and a cheese sauce… This year, I am growing them in Virginia in zone 7, they should do better here. I think zone 9 is just a bit too hot. I grew it over the winter there.