Parsley Seed 'Hamburg'

Parsley Seed 'Hamburg'

Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum

This is not actually a Parsley in the true sense of the word - but very closely related.

The bonus of this herb / vegetable is that during the Summer months the leaves can be used just as you would Parsley - cut as and when your require.

Come the Autumn you can use the Parsnip shaped roots and use in exactly the same way - as they are fairly hardy they can even be left in the ground and lifted as required until all but the hardest frosts.

This really is a useful addition to the garden that deserves to be grown more.

Supplied as a packet of approximately 200 seeds.

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How To Sow & Grow Hamburg Parsley

Sow thinly in drills ½" 12" apart from March - April (germination can be slow so do not despair!)
Thin to 8" apart when large enough to handle.
Cut leaves as required taking evenly from along the row.
Lift the parsnip like roots from October - February as required.

Top Tips
A deeply cultivated soil, rich and moisture retentive will produce the best crops. Recently manured crops will cause forking roots - though it is not as prone to this as Parsnips.
Seedlings can be slow to start and weak so ensure the crop is kept weed free whilst avoiding disturbance.