Petroselinum Crispum Var. Crispum (Curly Parsley)
Petroselinum Crispum Var. Crispum (Curly Parsley)
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Petroselinum Crispum Var. Crispum (Curly Parsley) is a compact culinary herb valued for its tightly curled, bright green foliage and fresh, mildly peppery flavour. Its decorative leaves make it especially useful as a garnish, while the finely textured foliage also adds attractive contrast to herb gardens, vegetable beds, patio pots and mixed containers.
Easy to grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, Curly Parsley performs well in full sun to part shade and can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season. Customers will appreciate its versatility in the kitchen, where the fresh leaves can be used in salads, sauces, soups, marinades and garnishes
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Mature height
Approx. 20–40 cm, with flowering stems potentially taller in the second year
Mature width
Approx. 20–30 cm
Spacing
Approx. 20–30 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Biennial / Semi-Evergreen in mild conditions; commonly grown as an annual
Foliage
Rich to bright green foliage; small pale green to yellow-green flowers in the second year
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer, generally in the second year of growth
Sun tolerance
Full Sun to Part Shade
Maintenance
Low to Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist, harvest outer leaves regularly, and remove flower stems if continued leaf production is preferred.
Root System
Fibrous root system with a stronger central taproot