Parsley Berliner Halblange

Parsley Berliner Halblange: variety and characteristics

Parsley Berliner Halblange (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). Berliner root parsley is a fertile, late variety that is extremely well suited to winter storage.

The parsley root is quite large and has a lovely white colour, while the leaves are dark green.

The root length is between 22-24 cm.

The plant is an excellent addition to various dishes, and its root has a lovely flavour that can be added to different dishes.

Parsley is the most widely used herb in Bulgarian cuisine — rich in vitamin C, iron and aroma. Leaf parsley can be cut repeatedly, while root parsley also gives an aromatic root.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 88%
• Seeds per packet: 2167–2933 pcs (3 g)
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: February – September; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: March – November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Parsley Berliner Halblange

Parsley Berliner Halblange seeds are sown in February – September. The plants flower from June to September. Harvest takes place from March to November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Parsley Berliner Halblange

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 15–20 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Sow the seeds directly outdoors from mid-spring, 1-2 cm Deep, 25-30 cm apart, as soon as the soil is workable. To speed up germination, the seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. If the seeds come up too densely, thin them to 3-4 cm apart. Parsley grows best in a mostly sunny spot with fairly rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Soak the seeds for 24 hours and keep the soil moist — parsley is slow to germinate. Sow in early spring or before winter.

Harvest and use

Cut the outer leaves — the plant produces new ones until winter.

Frequently asked questions

When should Parsley Berliner Halblange be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are February – September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 2167–2933 seeds, pack size 3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 88%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why is parsley so slow to germinate?

The seeds contain essential oils that slow germination — 2–4 weeks. Soaking for 24 hours helps.