Hamburg Rooted Parsley

Hamburg Rooted Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a unique heirloom grown for both its flavorful leaves and its edible, carrot-like root. The white root has a mildly earthy, parsley-celery flavor ideal for soups, stews, and roasting, while the leafy tops are used like flat-leaf parsley.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Grown for: Edible root and leaves
• Root: White, carrot-like
• Habit: Cool-season biennial, often grown as an annual
• Sun: Full sun to part shade

Best for

• Soups and stews
• Roasting
• Fresh herb use from the tops
• Dual-purpose herb and root gardens

How to grow

Direct sow in early spring in loose, well-drained soil for the best root development. Seeds are slow to germinate, so keep the soil moist and be patient. Grow in full sun to part shade, thin seedlings to give roots room, and harvest roots in fall.

Flavor profile

Mildly earthy with a blend of parsley and celery notes, sweetening when roasted.

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