Curly parsley 'Forest Green'

'Forest Green' curled parsley is a compact and vigorous variety with very curly, dark green foliage, perfect for garnishes, salads, sauces, soups, and fresh cooking.

Hardiness Zone 5

Difficulty level Easy

Family Apiaceae

‘Forest Green’ curly parsley is a biennial herb highly valued for its dense, curly, and particularly decorative dark green foliage. Its voluminous texture makes it an excellent plant for herb pots, planters, urban vegetable gardens, and edible borders. Its fresh, herbaceous, and slightly peppery taste is ideal for flavoring salads, soups, sauces, omelets, potatoes, vegetables, fish, meats, marinades, and garnishes.

Easy to grow, ‘Forest Green’ 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 well-colored foliage, especially during warm periods. Frequent harvesting of the 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, ‘Forest Green’ curly parsley is perfect for gardeners looking for a classic, reliable, and easy-to-harvest herb. Its curly foliage holds up well on plates and adds a fresh touch to everyday recipes. It’s an excellent plant for creating a practical, aesthetic, and accessible gourmet garden near the kitchen, on a terrace, or in a vegetable patch.