“Atika” Root Parsley
£1.90 Parsnip, Root Chicory & Root Parsley Seeds

Root Parsley

A new discovery for us that we are hoping you will all try out – it’s normal parsley that has been bred to give a nice white root like a carrot. It has a mild flavour and is slightly sweet. We like this because it is easily grown, and stands overwinter, so it can help with your spring food supply for not much effort. And – you can still use the leaves like normal parsley!
In Czechia, they eat 100,000 tons a year. We found a research paper comparing the taste, storage and growth of many different varieties, and we offer one that was among the very best:

“Atika” Root Parsley

A great modern variety from the former national plant breeding research station in the Czech Republic. It was bred for disease resistance, earliness, and fast root growth even in damp conditions.

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.

A tasty veg you should all try!

1.2g seed £1.90

Stock: 100+

The best of the lot was the Atika. It's a slow burn but well worth the wait. I grew one 15' row. I lost some at the start of the season with cats and the 3-year old. But what was left was great. I had tonnes of tops for all sorts of things. I have a gallon of parsley wine ready to bottle now. ...It is a wonderful veg used like parsnip ...It adds a savoury quality that fills out the flavour, especially in sauces.- Paul

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