Fine Herbs

Curly parsley

Curly parsley is a classic herb with dark green, deeply cut and decorative foliage, perfect for garnishes, salads, sauces, soups, and fresh cooking.
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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4 and above

Discover the plant

Common nameCurly parsley
FamilyApiaceae
TypeBiennial grown as an annual
Botanical namePetroselinum crispum var. crispum

Curly parsley is a biennial herb much appreciated for its dark green, dense, finely cut, and very decorative foliage. Its fresh, slightly peppery, and herbaceous taste makes it a kitchen staple for flavoring salads, soups, sauces, omelets, potatoes, vegetables, fish, meats, marinades, and garnishes. Thanks to its curly and voluminous foliage, it is also very useful for adding texture to herb pots, planters, urban vegetable gardens, and edible flowerbeds.

Easy to grow, curly parsley prefers a location in soft sun or partial shade, in rich, cool, fertile, and well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to maintain tender, flavorful, and green foliage, especially during hot periods. Frequent harvesting of outer stems encourages the production of new leaves and helps keep the plant compact, dense, and productive for a long time.

Both aromatic, decorative, and very versatile, curly parsley is an essential plant for any gourmet garden. Its leaves can be used fresh or added at the end of cooking to preserve their flavor and color. It is an excellent herb for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow plant, practical for everyday use, and perfect for regular harvesting near the kitchen, on a terrace, or in a vegetable garden.

Curly parsley

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Sowing

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-4 °F

Care level

Easy

Watering

Regular; keep the soil moist without waterlogging

Soil type

Fertile, cool, organic matter-rich, and well-drained soil

Fertilization

Compost when sowing; light and regular fertilization in pots

Moisture

Average humidity; prefers cool soil

Seasonal care

Harvest outer stalks as needed; protect from excessive heat; allow some plants to go to seed in the second year if desired

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Excellent in pots in a deep, well-drained container
Curly parsley

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

25 to 40 cm (10 to 16 inches)

Width / spread

20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)

Flower color

Yellowish green

Foliage color

Dark green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Average growth

Bloom period

Second year, spring to summer

Fruiting

Aromatic seeds in the second year

Harvest

Spring to autumn leaves
Curly parsley

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Tomatoes, chives, asparagus, roses

Plants to avoid

Lettuces, mint

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Attracts pollinators