Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley) in Zone 11a & 11b
Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
When to plant parsley root (hamburg parsley) in zone 11b
Zones 11a and 11b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley) doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 1–Jan 8 |
| Estimated harvest | Apr 1–Apr 8 (~90 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: 9 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 0.5-1 ft.

Parsley root, also called Hamburg parsley, is grown for its long, white, parsnip-like root rather than its leaves, though the foliage is edible too and tastes just like standard parsley.
How parsley root (hamburg parsley) fits zone 11's season
Zone 11b is frost-free in this dataset, so frost is not what limits the calendar here. What you can plant, and when, comes down to summer heat and daylength instead.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley).
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Growing Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley) in USDA zone 11b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a harvest.
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