🌿🤍 Halblange Root Parsley – Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum – 300 Seeds

Add both flavor and function to your garden with Halblange Root Parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum), a dual-purpose heirloom herb grown for its aromatic roots and fresh green tops. This half-long (“halblange”) variety produces smooth, white, tapered roots that resemble parsnips but offer a delicate parsley-like flavor perfect for soups, stews, and roasts. The lush tops are also edible and ideal for garnishing and seasoning.

Usage:

• Roots: used like parsnips in soups, broths, stews, and roasts

• Leaves: used fresh like leaf parsley for garnishing, sauces, and salads

• Excellent for root cellaring and winter storage

• Grown in European kitchens for centuries as a culinary staple

Sowing Time:

• Direct sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest

• Can be started indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, but prefers direct sowing

Germination Time:

• 18–28 days (slow germination is normal)

• Soaking seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing can improve germination

Sowing Depth:

• 1 cm (⅓–½ inch) deep

• Thin to 5–7 cm (2–3 inches) apart after germination

Soil Requirements:

• Loose, deep, well-draining soil

• Avoid rocky or compacted soil to allow root development

• pH 6.0–7.5

• Enrich with compost but avoid excessive nitrogen

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours sunlight is ideal)

Watering:

• Keep soil moist during germination

• Water consistently but avoid waterlogging

Plant Height:

• Leaves grow 25–40 cm (10–16 inches) tall

Root Size:

• Roots reach 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) in length

Spacing:

• Thin to 5–7 cm (2–3 inches) apart

• Rows spaced 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) apart

Harvest Time:

• 100–120 days to root maturity

• Tops can be trimmed earlier for fresh use

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 4–9

• Biennial (usually grown as an annual for roots)

Other Benefits:

• Cold hardy and excellent for fall/winter harvests

• Dual-purpose: root and leaf harvest

• Stores well in cool, dark spaces

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and iron

• Popular in Eastern and Central European cuisine

Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum