How to Grow Hamburg Parsley in New Zealand
Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum, root parsley grown for its parsnip-shaped root with a parsley-celery flavour. The tops are usable as flat-leaf parsley, giving two crops in one plant. Direct sow and be patient, as it is slow to germinate.
When to plant hamburg parsley in New Zealand
Timing is everything in New Zealand, where the warm north and the cooler south are weeks apart. Sow or plant in these months for your region:
| Region | When to sow or plant |
|---|---|
| Northland | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Auckland | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Waikato & BoP | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Wellington | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Nelson & Marlborough | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Canterbury | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Otago & Southland | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
| Central Otago | January, February, March, April, August, September, October |
Best hamburg parsley varieties for NZ
- Hamburg Half Long — Standard root parsley. Thick conical root 15-20cm long. Parsley-flavoured tops. (Egmont Seeds, Mr Fothergill's NZ)
How to grow hamburg parsley
- Space plants about 15cm apart.
- Sow seed around 1cm deep.
- Position: full sun.
- Ready to harvest in roughly 120 days.
- Seeds germinate in about 14 days.
Companion planting
Grow hamburg parsley near: Tomato, Asparagus.
Pests and problems
Watch for: Carrot rust fly, Aphids. See our NZ pest and disease guide for organic control.
For a calendar tuned to your exact region, see the New Zealand planting guides or the Hamburg Parsley plant page.
FAQ
When is the best time to plant hamburg parsley in New Zealand?
In the warm north (Auckland, Northland) sow in January, February, March, April, August, September, October. Cooler regions plant a little later. Check the table above for your region.
Where can I buy hamburg parsley seeds or plants in NZ?
Try Egmont Seeds, Mr Fothergill's NZ.