While the top growth if this is used for flavoring and garnishing, this variety forms a fleshy parsnip-like root 5 to 6 inches long. Delicious in soups and stews. Easy to grow in pots indoors or out. Does well in sun or light shade. More flavorful than the curled types, is used fresh or dried in pesto, soups, stews, and sauces.
Flavor is best before plant blossoms.
Delicious root vegetable used like parsnips or turnips. Excellent sauted, steamed, or in stews and soups. Raw slices are great with dips. To develop stronger flavor harvest before flowers develop. Pruning will help keep plants trim and bushy.