Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum
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Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum

Hamburg parsley

  family umbelliferae 
  genus petroselinum 

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Identification
Genus  Petroselinum Species  hortense Variety  radicatum Cultivar  Common names  Hamburg parsley Family  UMBELLIFERAE Specimen number  S11989 Data source  UnVeg p283
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Annual Life span  1 year Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water    Optimal soil texture  Soil texture 07 Acceptable soil pH  Slightly acidic USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Full sun is needed for Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum to do its best.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The leaves of this plant and the roots are both edible. Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum is a good low calorie food. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Hamburg parsley include: vitamin A and vitamin C. This plant is most often used fresh or cooked.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Seed Pollination method    Planting style  Crowns and leaves Crop spacing  6" - 8" Row spacing    Cold frame  3 to 4 weeks Planting period  May 01 - May 31 Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Very hardy Heat requirement  Cool Fertilizer  Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium Time to harvest  160 days
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Cooked   Fresh Nutritional value  Vitamin A   Vitamin C   Low calorie Edible parts  Leaves   Roots Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has turnip-flavored roots and parsley-flavored tops
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  May is normally the best time to begin planting. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6" apart. Harden in a cold frame for 3 to 4 weeks prior to setting out. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are all required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 160 days. Propagation of Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum can be achieved by seed.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Petroselinum hortense var. radicatum has an annual life cycle.

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