Choosing Parsley

There are two kinds of parsley.  There is the "curly-leaved" type which is what you use to decorate a plate or a salad.  Then there is the "flat Italian" type which is used for cooking.

Some curly-leaved varieties to grow include
‘Green River’ is disease-resistant with very curly leaves.
‘Decora’ is heat tolerant.
‘Exotica’ and ‘Bravour’ are cold tolerant.
‘Curlina’ has a globular growth habit and is great for containers.

Ferry-Morse 3091 Organic Parsley Seeds, Moss Curled (1.25 Gram Packet)

by Ferry-morse

  • These seeds are USDA organic; guaranteed to grow
  • 8-14 days to germination
  • Plant 1/4-inch deep and 10-inch plant spacing
  • Includes one, 1.25-gram packet

Organic. Biennial Herb. Highly decorative, both in the garden and for garnishing. Use leaves in salads, casseroles and omelets. Sweetens breath after eating onions or garlic. Parsley's flavor improves with successive cuttings. For later use, freeze leaves or dry them in the shade. Interplant parsley with roses and tomatoes to enhance vigor of both. Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed germination. For earlier harvest, start indoors. Or after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. Thin or transplant when a few inches tall.


 

Ferry-Morse 2022 Parsley Seeds, Extra Triple Curled (1.25 Gram Packet)

by Ferry-morse

  • These seeds are an heirloom variety; guaranteed to grow
  • 21-28 days to germination
  • Plant 1/4-inch deep and 10-inch plant spacing
  • Includes one, 1.25-gram packet

Biennial Herb. Highly decorative, both in the garden and for garnishing. Use leaves in salads, casseroles and omelets. Sweetens breath after eating onions or garlic. Parsley's flavor improves with successive cuttings. For later use, freeze leaves or dry them in the shade. Interplant parsley with roses and tomatoes to enhance vigor of both. Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed germination. For earlier harvest, start indoors. Or, after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. Thin or transplant when a few inches tall.

Burpee Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley - 750 Seeds

by Hirts: Seed; Herb

Parsley, Extra Curled Dwarf. Finely cut, curly leaves, compact plants. Wonderful flavor and an excellent source of vitamins. This variety has finely cut, curly leaves on very compact plants. Biennial. Start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost.

 

 

 

Some flat-leaved varieties include:
‘Italian’ is a tall-growing traditional favorite.
‘Gigante Italian’ & ‘Plain Italian’ have celery-like stalks and large leaves.


Parsley Italian Flat Leaf Certified Organic Seeds

by Botanical Interests

  • Most flavorful of all Parsleys to cook with.
  • Cool season crop, plant early spring or late summer.
  • Highly nutritious, aids digestion and freshens breath.
  • May improve health of roses, asparagus and tomatoes when grown nearby
  • Petroselinum crispum var neapolitanum

 

 

Gigante Italian Parsley Seeds

by Renee's Garden

  • This is the best parsley for cooking
  • Large flat glossy leaves do well in a pot
  • Direct seed oudoors after all frosts.
  • Parsley is very high in vitamins and minerals

 

 

Ferry-Morse 1635 Parsley Herb Seeds, Dark Green Italian (1 Gram Packet)

by Ferry-morse

  • These seeds are an heirloom variety; guaranteed to grow
  • 21-28 days to germination
  • Plant 1/4-inch deep and 10-inch plant spacing
  • Includes one, 1-gram packet

 

 

 

Italian flat leaf Parsley Seeds - Petroselinum Crispum - 0.5 Grams - Approx 50 Gardening Seeds - Vegetable Garden Seed

by Generic Seeds

  • Petroselinum crispum
  • 0.5 Grams: Approx 50 Seeds
  • Germination Rate: 85% - Purity: 99% - Country of Origin: USA
  • Days Until Harvest: 72

 

 

 

Ferry-Morse 2124 Parsley Seeds, Aromatico A Costa Rossa (500 Milligram Packet)

by Ferry-morse

  • This Ferry-Morse seed packet contains A Costa Rossa parsley which is great favorite for flavoring soups and stews
  • Guaranteed to grow
  • 21-28 days to germination
  • Plant 1/4-inch deep and 10-inch plant spacing
  • Includes one, 500-milligram packet

A wonderful garnishing herb. Aromatico A Costa Rossa has a gentle flavor that works with most foods except sweets. Essential in many curries. This aromatic herb is ideal to add to soups and salads. For later use, freeze leaves or dry them in the shade. Interplant parsley with roses and tomatoes to enhance vigor of both. Soak seeds overnight in warm water. Start indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before planting outdoors. Or, sow in the garden in rich, moist, deep soil in sun or partial shade as early as ground can be worked.

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