Parsley

Petroselinum crispum · Family Apiaceae

Also known as: curly parsley, flat-leaf parsley, petroselinum

Light: Bright indirect to full sun
Watering: Every 3 days
Difficulty: Easy
Pet-safe: No, keep it away from cats and dogs

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Care

Where to put it

A bright kitchen windowsill or a patio herb pot.

Light

Bright light with a few hours of sun.

Watering

Keep the compost evenly moist. Pick outer stems first.

About the plant

Parsley is one of the most used herbs in Brazilian cooking, with a fresh, mild flavour. There are flat-leaf and curly varieties. It is biennial: it flowers in its second year and then completes its cycle.

Origin

Native to the central and eastern Mediterranean, where it grows in fertile soils.

What it likes

Lots of light, with morning sun
Fertile, moist compost
Frequent picking

What it dislikes

Compost dry for long periods
Extreme heat
Shallow pots

Did you know?

In Ancient Greece, parsley crowns were given to the winners of athletic contests.