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~ ROOT PARSLEY Seed ~

Root Parsley is a new discovery for us that we are hoping you will all try out
as it is really nice, cold-hardy, and easy to grow.

Root Parsley is - as you might guess - parsley that has been bred to give a nice white root like a carrot.
It has a mild flavour and is slightly sweet, but not strong like parsnip. We really liked it.

We like this because it is easily grown, and stands overwinter, so it can help with your spring food supply for not much effort.

To help choose one for the catalogue, we thought we should investigate the varieties grown in the former Czechoslovakia, where they grow and eat 100,000 tons a year. We also found a handy scientific research paper that compared the taste, storage and growth of several different varieties.

NOTE: The variety "Atika" listed in the paper catalogue was very popular and has now (January 2012) sold out,
although we are growing more for next year. In the meantime we have another excellent variety :

"Orbis" Root Parsley
This is a very good modern variety from the former national plant breeding research station in the Czech Republic. It was bred for long storage, high yields, and a nice white clour to the roots.

The roots are carrot-shaped, about 22cm long, and have a white skin. They are cooked just like carrots and are very easy to grow - sow direct in a seedbed from March onwards - if you can grow normal parsley (which is pretty easy) you can grow this.

Tasty veg you should all try

Order RPOr - lots of seed 1.25