Flat-leaved parsley is a superior type with tantalizing flavor for omelets, salads, stews, vegetables, fish, sauces, eggs, soups and soft cheeses. Considered to aid digestion. Grown near roses, parsley is thought to improve the scent and health of roses and aid in the growth of tomatoes and asparagus. Refreshing bathwater addition! Let some of your parsley go to bloom to attract hover-flies and predatory wasps. Parsley is a biennial plant that forms a long (edible) tap root. Choose deep pots for container growing.
~ germination ~
* Because parsley has a notorious habit of slow germination, don't expect to see sprouts for 3-5 weeks.
Most gardeners sow parsley seed indoors to give the plants a head start; soak the seeds overnight, then plant them 1/4" deep and keep them at 65-70 degrees F. Keep the soil evenly moist. Transplant the seedlings when the average outdoor soil temperature reaches 60 degrees F, spacing them 6" apart in full sun or partial shade. Parsley also grows well as a container plant.
~ Growing ~
Parsley has shallow roots, and should not be allowed to dry out for long. Mulch to help conserve moisture and control weeds. Use parsley in companion planting: Parsley likes asparagus, carrots, chives, corn, onions, and tomatoes.
~Harvesting ~
Harvest the leaves as needed, taking the large outer leaves first and removing at least 10" of stem with the leaves to keep the plant healthy. The whole plant can be harvested at once, cutting it off just above ground level; more leaves will grow. Use immediately or freeze to preserve freshness.
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