Vegetable · Apiaceae family
Hamburg parsley
Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
In short a 10-second read
Hamburg parsley (vegetable) grows to 0.2–0.9 m tall and 0.2–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. Sow in March–April. Plant out in May. Harvest in August–February. Hardy to −29 °C.
× spread 0.2–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. Hardy to −29 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: a lot
Soil: clay, loamy, sandy
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Pruning
harvest regularly (as needed)
Sowing
direct sowing: March–April; sow indoors: March–April
Planting out
transplant outdoors: May
Harvest
August–February
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −29 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When do I sow Hamburg parsley?
In March–April (direct sowing, sow indoors).
When is Hamburg parsley harvested?
In August–February.
Does Hamburg parsley tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does Hamburg parsley need?
At maturity 0.2–0.3 m wide and 0.2–0.9 m tall; recommended spacing 20 cm.
Does Hamburg parsley survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 18 October 2026.
Show sources (13)
- RHS — Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Petroselinum crispum
- Plantura — Parsley root: how to grow Hamburg parsley
- Purdue Extension HO-202 — Parsley: A Production Guide
- Oregon State University — Oregon Vegetables: Parsley
- Plants of Distinction (UK) — Parsley Hamburg
- Wikidata (CC0) — Petroselinum crispum subsp. tuberosum
- GBIF species/match — Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
- GBIF vernacular names — Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
- Rohlik.cz — SEMO Petržel kořenová HANÁCKÁ pozdní
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, EASIN
