Turnip-Rooted Chervil (Chaerophyllum bulbosum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Chaerophyllum bulbosum is a BIENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic, starchy flavour. — Root - raw or cooked.; The raw root is rather tough, but has a nice, aromatic, starchy flavour.; When cooked it becomes floury and sweet with a peculiar flavour that is excellent and unlike any other vegetable.; Peeling the roots ruins the flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Fallow fields and water meadows from 1000 - 2100 metres in Turkey. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)