How to Grow Parsley
Did you know that Parsley is an easy to grow vegetable? That's right, a
vegetable! Almost everyone thinks of it as a herb. We suggest you grow it
in a flower garden near the house, or a container, especially if your garden
space is limited. By planting it near your house, you can quickly harvest
some for cooking, and it will continue to grow well into the fall months.
As a herb, parsley has a mild flavor which is used in a wide variety of recipes.
It also is an important garnish, decorating many types of trays and dishes.
Kids seem to like to take Parsley garnish, and munch on it.
Did you Know? Hamburg Parsley is grown for it's long root to flavor
soups and stews. It is an excellent source of vitamins A,C, calcium and iron.
Try growing this herb in a sunny window and enjoy it fresh all winter. We
do!
Thought for the Day: If a parsley grower is sued, can you garnish
his wages?
Growing Parsley Plants:
While Parsley is a biennial, it is often grown as an annual, especially in
colder climates.
Parsley plants can be started indoors or out. We suggest you sow these tiny
parsley seeds indoors, and let them grow for a few weeks prior to planting
outdoors. They transplant easily. And, transplanting affords easy spacing.
Sow seeds thinly. Parsley seeds are so fine, you can sow on top of the soil
and just water them in. Germination can take two weeks. Young plants will
grow slowly, but steadily.
Parsley can grow in partly shady areas. The soil should be rich. This easy
to grow herb, tolerates poor soil and poor drainage. So, you can be put parsley
in areas of the garden that other plants do not like.
Harvesting:
Begin to pick parsley as soon as the leaves begin to curl and are of sufficient
size for your recipe. For best flavor of this mild herb, pick early in the
day when the oils are the strongest.
Insects and Pests:
Aphids will infrequently enjoy a meal of your parsley. Aphids have far too
many other flowers and vegetables that they prefer much more.
We recommend tolerating the occasional infestation, rather than using
insecticides.
Hardiness:
Parsley is very hardy. Parsley that has wintered over in your garden will
begin their growth with the first rays of sun in the spring . New growth
begins shortly after the snow has melted. You will be harvesting the leaves
late into the fall.
Other Uses:
Ancient Romans used sprigs of parsley as garlands on their crowns.
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