Chaerophyllum Bulbosum

Chaerophyllum Bulbosum Care

Chaerophyllum Bulbosum

Other names: Tuberous-rooted Chervil, Bulbous Chervil, And Parsnip Chervil

What is the plant

Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a species of flowering plant from the carrot family and known by several common names, including turnip-rooted chervil, tuberous-rooted chervil, bulbous chervil, and parsnip chervil. Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a biennial plant. In the first year, its rosette of leaves produces large amounts of starch, which are stored in the taproot to provide energy for the plant to flower in the second year. In the second year, it grows up to a height of 70 cm to > 2 m.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Moderate
Pruning
Trim the stems from the roots and store in a single layer at 38 to 45° F (3 to 7 C). The roots are ready to eat after about three weeks of storage and they will last for up to three months before quality is badly degraded.
Fertilizer
Therefore, only fertilize with compost.

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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.
Temperature
Ideal germination temperature: +5-10°C after a stratification. Location: Fresh and moist places in half-shade are strongly preferred. Care: Root chervil is very weak in competition as a seedling.
Additional
Chaerophyllum bulbosum - L. One report suggests that the leaves and roots are poisonous[1]. The same report says that this plant is cultivated for its edible root! The root is unlikely to be poisonous Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a species of flowering plant from the carrot family and known by several common names, including turnip-rooted chervil, tuberous-rooted chervil, bulbous chervil, and parsnip chervil. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. It was a popular vegetable in the 19th century.