Root parsley
Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum · Parsleys · Carrot family
Also known as: Hamburg Parsley · Turnip-rooted Parsley · Parsley Root
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Root parsley care at a glance
Root parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Root parsley
Possible pests on Root parsley include Carrot fly, Slugs and snails, Aphids and Parsleyworm. Possible diseases include Septoria leaf spot and Root rot. Root parsley is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Carrot fly Medium
- Aphids Low
- Parsleyworm Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Septoria leaf spot Medium
- Root rot Medium
Toxicity
- Phototoxic sap (furanocoumarins) Low
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Frequently asked questions about Root parsley
- Which pests affect Root parsley?
- Possible pests on Root parsley include Carrot fly, Slugs and snails, Aphids and Parsleyworm.
- Which diseases affect Root parsley?
- Possible diseases include Septoria leaf spot and Root rot.
- Is Root parsley toxic to cats and dogs?
- Root parsley is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Root parsley need?
- Root parsley has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Root parsley need?
- Root parsley prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Root parsley frost-hardy?
- Root parsley is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -17 °C.
- Can you eat Root parsley?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: roots and leaves.