key growing information

Root Parsley Growing Information

How to grow root parsley: soil, direct sowing and slow germination, thinning, weeding, cold hardiness, harvest, storage and seeding rates.

By Hensley’s Seed Co. September 3, 2026

Root Parsley - Key Growing Information

Root Parsley, grown from seed. Also known as Dutch parsley, Hamburg parsley, or rooted parsley.

CULTURE:

Root parsley does best in deep, moist, fertile soil. Sow directly in early to mid-spring once frost danger has passed, ¼–½" deep at 1–2 seeds per inch, in single rows or 2–3" bands 12–18" apart. Germination takes 14–30 days, so keep the surface moist the whole time. Thin to 1–3" depending on the root size you want, and keep weeds down with frequent shallow cultivation. Plants are cold hardy and can take some freezing in the field.

HARVEST:

Loosen the soil with a spading fork and lift the roots once they reach the size you want.

STORAGE:

Trim the tops and store at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity.

AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:

At 40 seeds per foot in 18" rows: about 350' per oz., 2.9 oz. per 1,000', or 5.2 lb. per acre.

SEED SPECS:

About 24,000 seeds per oz. on average.

PACKET:

200 seeds.