Meadow Parsley Seeds
Meadow Parsley Seeds - Oenanthe pimpinelloides - Corky Fruited Water Dropwort - Earth Chestnut
Corky Fruited Water Dropwort
Earth Chestnut
- Hardy to Zone 6
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Germination Tested November 15, 2023: 80%
- Approximately 200 seeds per packet
Meadow parsley is a perennial plant with edible tubers and leaves. The small ovoid roots have a wonderful sweet flavour and great crunch, growing to the size of a hazelnut or small radish. They are highly regarded in some areas.
The leaves taste like parsley, and are traditionally eaten in Turkey cooked with onion and leeks and eaten as-is, or added to omelettes, pastries, or cooked with yoghurt and bulgur.
Meadow Parsley makes beautiful white umbel flowers that attract all sorts of pollinators.
Also known as Deli maydanoz, Kazıyak, and Gazyak.
Meadow Parsley is easy to grow. It enjoys growing in average to moist, uncompacted, acidic soil. Full sun is best, but partial shade is ok too.
Note that while this plant has a long history of consumption, some closely-related species are poisonous, so caution should be exercised when consuming. Probably eating in moderation is prudent. Use caution if this plant is to be grown where animals may graze.
This plant is often incorrectly sold under the name "Earth Chestnut", Latin name Bunium bulbocastaneum. And sometimes the Latin name Conopodium majus, which is more commonly called Pignut. These 3 species are tricky to tell apart, but I am confident that Oenanthe pimpinelloides is the species I have. The seeds are shaped like a cylinder, which break in half lengthwise when threshed. They do NOT taste like cumin.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Direct sow in early spring as soon as the ground thaws, or start indoors a few weeks before last frost. Sow seeds shallowly. Seeds can take 2-6 weeks to germinate, so be patient and keep them evenly moist.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds within Canada for a flat fee of $6, United States for $10, and internationally for $20*. Live plants and large bulbs can only be shipped within Canada.
Any shipping overages will be refunded.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
We ship all US orders via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.
In our experience shipping seeds over several years, most small orders will make it across the border without issues, but occasionally they will be held at US Customs.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that seeds or bulbils are allowed to be sent to your region. We are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs in your country.
Shipping Internationally
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If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.