Petroselinum crispum Annual. 70 days. Finely cut, deeply curled leaves that are dark green. More decorative than the flat leaf varieties, use this parsley for garnishing, and culinary decoration. Good heat tolerance. Approx. 18,000 seeds/oz.
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MicrogreenParsley Triple Moss Curled Herb Seeds
At times, Curled Parsley is considered to be more of a garnish than an ingredient, other might argue otherwise. Curled Parsley offers a different texture than flat-leaf, and is milder in flavor so you can add more for color!
Days to Maturity: Biennial
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 12”-15”
Growth Habit: Upright
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, and well-drained
Temp Preference: Warm
Light Preference: Full sun
Color: Bright green
Flavor: Green and herbaceous
Sowing and Growing
Parsley has a very long germination period, taking up to a month. To shorten the wait, stratify seeds for at least a week and soak for 12 to 24 hours before sowing. Grow on in clumps, under a strong light source, and leave plenty of time, about 10 weeks to transplant ready plants. When the weather has fully warmed, plant in full sun and water regularly.
Harvesting
Once parsley is well established, you can begin harvesting outer leaves. Fresh use is best, but it can be dried. For best color and flavor, chop leaves fairly fine and dry in a single layer on waxed paper and replace every year. Freezing also works well. You can place parsley in water and keep in your fridge, or even keep parsley throughout the winter by placing a small pot on your windowsill.