Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley) in Zone 2a & 2b
Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
When to plant parsley root (hamburg parsley) in zone 2b
Zones 2a and 2b 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 | May 20–May 27 |
| Estimated harvest | Aug 18–Aug 25 (~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 2's season
Zone 2b's frost-free window runs about 104 days, from May 20 to September 1. Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley) needs about 90 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Parsley Root (Hamburg Parsley).
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