Parsley French (Plain Leaved)
Petroselinum crispum hortense

An attractive form of parsely with strongly flavoured leaves, rich in iron as well as vitamins A,B and C. This type of parsely is especially recommended for kitchen use, and looks great in the flower border or herb garden.

• Flat, good-flavoured foliage
• Ideal for borders and large containers
• Sow April to July outdoors
• Sow August to February indoors
• Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in sun of part shade
• Harvest all year

Sowing instructions - sow seed 1/2in deep in drills 12in apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing instructions - when large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 9in apart. Harvest leaves as and when required.

Can also be sown under glass, in 3.5in pots of free draining compost. Keep at 18-20ºC until after germination. Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost.

In the garden:
12-08-07 Planted seed direct into one seed drill. A bit late sowing will wait to see the results (if any).