Chaerophyllum bulbosum L.
Chaerophyllum bulbosum
Chaerophyllum bulbosum, commonly known as turnip-rooted chervil or tuberous-rooted chervil, is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. It is cultivated for its edible tubers, which resemble dark gray carrots with yellowish-white flesh. The plant has fringelike divided leaves and produces large umbels of white flowers.
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Apiales
Apiaceae
Chaerophyllum
The plant contains vitamins B and C, mineral salts, and high fiber content. The tubers have a starchy quality similar to potatoes.
The edible tubers are used in cuisine for flavoring or cooked like other root vegetables. The aroma intensifies with storage, and the taste is somewhat sharp when raw but subtle and slightly pungent when cooked.
June to July
September to November
70 cm to 2 m
White
Light and fertile soils, preferably moist
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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