DESCRIPTION
Plain or Single Parsley Herb Garden Seeds
Plain or Single Parsley Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Petroselinum crispum) Plain Parsley grows a warm perennial herb reaching up to 1" high. Flat-leaf parsley varieties bloom in mid-to-late summer or early summer during its second year. Once plants reach maturity, they will develop smooth deep-green leaves and slender stems"providing a crisp, peppery flavor. As a culinary herb slightly more heat-tolerant, Plain or Single Parsley produces verdant leaves ready for early harvest. As the warm temperatures rise, parsley will bolt and bloom white-to-yellow flowers as it goes to seed.
The Medicinal Benefits of Plain or Single Parsley Herb & Seed
Due to its medicinal properties, Plain or Single Parsley Herbs have been used for centuries and are noted as a disease-fight powerhouse in regards to their health benefits. As a relative of Italian flat-leaf parsley, the smooth deep-green leaves are full of vitamin K, C and essential antioxidants"all of which help boost heart and digestive health, while providing preventative vitamins and nutrients that may help prevent cancerous cell-growth!
The Dried Seasoning Uses of Plain or Single Parsley Garden Herb
With mild hints of citrus and crisp peppery flavor, Plain or Single Parsley plants are rich enough to make an ideal variety to dry and use as seasoning or store overwinter. Dry your flat-leaf parsley by leaving out at room temperature on a paper towel or cloth until you can hang it upside down in a bundle. Dried single parsley is popular to add to tomato-based dishes, warm soups, or bake as herb-crusted bread!
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Petroselinum crispum |
Color: |
Smooth deep-green leaves, slender stem, light-yellow flowers |
Flavor: |
Crisp, peppery, verdant with mild hints of citrus |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
40-60+ Annual 80+ Biennial |
Hardiness Zones: |
5-8 |
Growth Habit: |
Upright |
Soil Preference: |
Rich, moist and well-drained |
Temp Preference: |
Cool |
Light Preference: |
Full sun to partial shade |
Other
Seed Planting Depth: |
1/2 Inches |
Seed Plant Spacing: |
12-15 Inches |
Pests/Diseases: |
Carrot weevil, leafhoppers, stem rot |