The multifaceted parsley root: features of use, its benefits and harms

The human body constantly needs vitamins. The easiest way to make up for their deficiency is with fresh herbs, which can be grown on the windowsill at any time of the year. Especially rich in nutrients sugar root parsley, cultivation it happens very quickly and easily. Many gardeners neglect this variety, preferring leafy parsley. They are sure that the root variety of this greenery is very moody, but this is far from the case.

Sugar Root Parsley

What is it and what type of root system?

There are two types of parsley - root and leaf... For those who want to know all the intricacies of using parsley root, this is the most important information, since:

• In root parsley, the root is a root vegetable. It is more commonly used for medicinal purposes, but has also found its place in cooking.
• In leafy parsley, the root crop is absent, the root itself is branched. Practically not used anywhere.

What it looks like - a photo of a plant

And so that no more confusion arises, let's go through the appearance of each root system:

• Root parsley has a cylindrical shape, pointed at the end. The shape is very similar to carrots, the color varies from whitish to light yellow. The pulp is light.
  Reference! Do not pull off the leaves of the growing root parsley too often, this will greatly harm the development of the root.
• The root of parsley is thickened at the beginning and highly branched. The roots are thick and powerful.

Next, you can see in the photo what the leaf and root parsley root looks like.

Care features

To grow a good harvest, you need to know the features of planting and the rules for caring for root parsley.

Advice!

For germination, seeds of root parsley are soaked for 4 days in warm water. The water is renewed every day.

During the summer, the ridge is watered, the soil is loosened, weeds are regularly removed, the plants are thinned out, treated for pests and diseases.

Watering rules

A bed with root parsley is watered in the morning or in the evening. Water is poured at the root. Sprinkling method is not used. In wet weather, watering is stopped or reduced. The maximum demand for moisture is in August. At this time, the approximate water consumption is 20 l / m².

Top dressing

It is necessary to take care of root parsley all summer long. After the first thinning, the parsley is fed with an infusion of grass or mullein diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10. The next time it is watered with a solution of mineral fertilizers after the second thinning.

Dissolve in a bucket of water:

• potassium salt - 50 g;
• ammonium nitrate - 10 g.

The third time they are fed with ashes. It is scattered over the ridge after watering. Consumption - 1 item / m².

Possible diseases of parsley root

During the growing season, symptoms of diseases can be seen on the leaves. The most common:

• white spot;
• rust;
• peronosporosis;
• white rot;
• cercosporosis.

The causes of the disease are excessive watering, thickened planting, lack of light, and failure to comply with crop rotation.

Pests

Root parsley is attacked by the melon aphid, carrot fly. The greatest harm is caused by the larvae of the carrot beetle. They parasitize on the top of the root. For prevention, the ridge is sprinkled with ash mixed with tobacco dust in a 1: 1 ratio.

When aphids appear, parsley leaves are washed with a soap-ash solution or infusion of onion peels. The treatment is repeated every 3 days. To scare away carrot flies, plants are sprayed with water, adding kerosene to it. 1 tbsp is poured into 1 liter. l funds.

The chemical composition and nutritional value (BZHU) of the plant

In order not to further unreasonably enumerate how the plant root is useful, here is its chemical composition, which will definitely convince all doubters:

Per 100 grams of root:

• Caloric content - 51 Kcal.
• 1.6 grams of protein, 0.8 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber, 84 grams of water, 0.6 grams of ash.
• Vitamins: group B, vitamin A, C, E, PP, niacin and carotene.
• Macronutrients: 340 mg Potassium, 58 mg Calcium, 20 mg Magnesium, 8 mg Sodium, 70 mg Phosphorus.
• Trace elements: 0.7 mg Iron.
• Essential oils.

Benefit and harm

Every age and gender will find something for themselves in the beneficial properties of parsley root, so it is not only possible to use it, but also necessary for the whole family:

Men can use parsley root to:

• Prevention and fight against prostatitis... Thanks to the parsley root, the blood supply to the genitourinary organs improves, the hormonal background normalizes.
• Increasing libido and improving potency... This is especially important with reduced potency, as it avoids stagnation in the prostate gland, which in the future could lead to prostatitis.
• Increasing the amount of apigenin... This element will contribute to a set of muscle mass, so the root is indispensable for those who have set themselves the goal of becoming stronger.

Parsley root is prized by women for:

• Restorative effect on the urinary system.
• Teas and teas based on this ingredient will significantly ease painful periods and help in the fight against dysmenorrhea.
• The broth will stimulate milk production and improve lactation in nursing mothers.
  Important! Do not use parsley root during pregnancy! The root stimulates the activity of the muscles of the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage.
• Finally, it helps to lose those extra pounds.

The properties of parsley root are no less useful for children and adolescents:

• It will help to cope with youthful acne, acne and age spots.
• Increases immunity, helps fight allergic rhinitis, removes toxins and toxins from the body.
• Increases appetite.
• Treatment of wounds at the site of insect bites.
• Eliminates bad breath.

Parsley root helps in different ways, but hurts everyone equally.

Do not forget about the possible harm:

• The daily norm of the root is 50 grams, if you exceed it, then weakness, headaches, nausea, and overexcitement are possible.
• Parsley root can cause movement of stones in the urinary tract.
• One of the properties of the root is a mild laxative effect, which may not always come in handy.

Read more about the benefits and dangers of parsley here.

Four ways of planting

Root parsley can be planted in different ways - in an apartment for greens for salads, in a greenhouse and in the open field. Moreover, some gardeners grow root parsley in the form of seedlings, after which they are transplanted into the ground. But first things first.

Table 1. Methods of planting root parsley.

Sowing root parsley in the garden

Impatient gardeners use the method of planting germinated seeds. This way it is possible to significantly speed up the ripening of parsley. The preparation algorithm is as follows:

• pour the seeds with a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
• leave for a day;
• take out the seeds and spread them on damp gauze until the sprouts hatch.

Preparing parsley root seeds for germination

Seedlings of root sugar parsley

Contraindications

There are conditions when it is necessary to use parsley root and use its beneficial properties to the maximum, and there are those in which there are many contraindications.

The use of parsley root is prohibited:

1. During pregnancy. There is a threat of miscarriage.
2. Children under 8 months old.
3. Suffering from severe kidney disease (nephritis and glomerulonephritis).
4. Epileptics.
5. Suffering from disorders of calcium metabolism.
6. For allergies and intolerance to parsley.

Application

In total, there are three uses for parsley root:

• treatment of diseases;
• cosmetology;
• cooking.

These areas are vast, so each is worth paying attention to:

For medicinal purposes

What heals:

1. Cystitis.
2. Kidney cramps.
3. Inflammation of the prostate gland.
4. Acidic gastritis.
5. Allergies.
6. Inflammation of the oral cavity and mucous membranes.
7. Malaria.
8. Swelling.
9. Nervous system problems.
10. Colitis.

In cosmetology

1. Fight against acne, acne, age spots.
2. Strengthening hair.
3. Removal of puffiness.
4. Improving skin color.
5. Fights loss of skin firmness.

In cooking

1. Add to salads.
2. Make soups.
3. Add to broth.
4. Used as a side dish.
5. Make snacks.

Current GOST and TU

The state ensures that people get only high-quality parsley root... For the root crop, as well as for the greenery itself, there is GOST 34212-2017, adopted on July 1, 2018. It describes the technical conditions, as well as the technical requirements that will determine the quality of the root. And what to do with TR? TU is no longer valid.

We recommend reading the articles on the use of parsley for the face, as a diuretic, including for edema, during menstruation, for weight loss. Also read about the use of juice and the rate of consumption of parsley.

Planting root parsley "before winter"

Sowing occurs with the onset of autumn. The air temperature at the time of landing should not exceed 2 degrees Celsius. In such weather, the ground freezes deep enough at night, and warms up during the day. These are the optimal conditions for seed preparation.

The winter landing process looks like this:

1. On the eve of the day of planting, furrows are made 2.5 cm deep in the garden bed.
2. In the morning, parsley seeds are laid out in the frozen depressions. As a rule, 35-40 seeds are used for 1 m² of soil.
3. The furrows are covered with fertile soil, which was kept in a warm, dark place.
4. The seedbed is covered with a layer of rotted grass or peat. This will help prevent crusting after the snow has melted.
5. If it gets cold very quickly outside, and the snow still does not fall, the garden must be covered with needles or fallen leaves.
6. It is impossible to water the parsley after planting: the seeds may die from hypothermia. In the spring, watering should also be postponed, as melting snow will provide enough moisture.

With the arrival of spring, the leaves in the garden are raked. After all the snow has melted, the parsley is covered with a covering material. When the first shoots appear, the soil must be loosened.

Important! With winter sowing, greens ripen 2 weeks earlier than with spring sowing. In this case, the plant is more resistant to disease. However, the seeds need to be planted in time before installing a permanent layer of snow.

Parsley bushes in the open field

The use of medicinal properties in traditional medicine

The healing properties of the root have been known for so long that during this time hundreds and hundreds of recipes for traditional medicine using parsley root have appeared. Here are the most famous ones:

For cystitis and kidney cramps

To prepare the broth you will need:

• 1 large or 4 small roots.
• 500 ml of water.

Preparation:

1. Cut off the skin from the roots.
2. Chop them finely.
3. Throw in water and boil.
4. After boiling, keep on low heat for another third of an hour.
5. The resulting broth should be infused for 10 hours.
6. Strain after this time.

Application: The broth is taken once daily, 200 ml on an empty stomach, continue to take for 3-4 days.

Attention! Drinking the decoction can cause sand to escape.

We offer you to watch an informative video with another recipe for cystitis using parsley root:

From prostatitis

Will need:

• Small parsley root.
• 100 ml of water.

Preparation:

1. Chop the root finely, filling with one teaspoon.
2. Boil water, add finely chopped root to it.
3. Leave to infuse overnight.
4. Strain in the morning.

Application: 15 ml of infusion is taken 4 times a day for half an hour before meals. Continue the reception until you feel better.

And about when to take parsley infusion and how to do it, read here.

Preparing to plant parsley root

In order for the harvest to be plentiful and healthy, planting parsley must be approached with all responsibility. Before sowing the crop itself, you will need to complete several preparatory steps.

Stage 1. Determine the timing

You can sow parsley outdoors immediately after winter is over and the soil warms up to + 4 ° C. Usually, this temperature regime is established immediately after the snow melts. However, this period cannot be skipped. If the soil warms up more, moisture will leave it and the seeds will not germinate.

There is another way of planting parsley - "before winter". They pick up the time about 2-3 weeks before the arrival of constant frosts and sow the seeds in the garden soil. Before the onset of frost, the seeds should swell, but not germinate. By the spring they will be fully ready for germination.

Important! When planting root parsley "before winter", you should take a third more seeds than planned. Some of the bushes may not sprout. If sowing takes place in an apartment, the season does not matter for planting.

Root Sugar Parsley Seeds

Prices for parsley root seeds

root parsley seeds

Step 2. Choose a place for the garden (when sowing in open ground)

When choosing a territory for planting parsley, it is necessary to take into account the following nuances:

1. Air soils are suitable for parsley, which allow enough oxygen and liquid to pass through. The best option would be to plant in sod-podzolic, sandy loam or moderately loamy soil.
2. The garden bed should be well lit. If you plant the parsley in the shade, the roots will not develop sufficiently and will be small.
3. The place should not be heated, as parsley is prone to rot. In damp earth, the roots will rot quickly.
4. The sprouts must be protected from drafts and cold winds. The best place is on the south side of the site near the buildings.
5. It is also important to consider previous landings. A parsley bed cannot be created in a place where celery or carrots were previously grown. The most suitable beds are after cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini.

Important! The landing site must be ready in advance. So, if spring sowing is planned, the garden bed is prepared in the fall, if winter sowing - in about a month according to the procedure.

Site selection and preparation of beds

Step 3. Prepare the seeds

Parsley seeds hatch and grow very slowly. In order to somehow speed up the process, the seeds must be prepared in advance. Experienced gardeners have invented many ways to enhance the development of parsley, below is the most popular way.

The preparation algorithm will be as follows:

1. About 2 weeks before the planned sowing, the seeds are laid out in a deep plate and covered with warm water.
2. The fluid is changed twice a day.
3. After 2 weeks, the seeds should swell significantly. They are taken out of the bowl, washed and spread on cheesecloth. There the seeds remain above room temperature for germination.
4. After 5 days, some seeds will sprout. They need to be wrapped in cheesecloth and sent to the refrigerator. They should stay there for about 10 days.

After the refrigerator, the seeds are finally dried. They should become free-flowing and not stick to each other.

Dried Sugar Parsley Seeds

Stage 4. Prepare a bed for planting

If you plan to sow parsley in open ground, you need to prepare a bed with fertile soil.The poor land needs to be "fed" so that the parsley grows healthy. There are two ways to do this:

1. Spring. The garden bed is fertilized with a phosphorus composition at the rate of 3 tbsp. spoons per 1 m² of soil. Wood ash is added to the phosphate - 1 glass per 1 m². Ash will provide the soil with a large amount of potassium.
2. Autumn... A plot for parsley is fertilized with humus and dug up. Fertilizers should be no more than 5 kg per 1 m². To play it safe, you can once again add mineral fertilizers - superphosphate and ash.

A garden bed prepared for planting parsley

Phosphate fertilizer prices

phosphate fertilizers