Botanical profile

Parsley curled 'Forest Green'

Latin name
Petroselinum crispum var. crispum 'Forest Green'
Common name
Curly parsley 'Forest Green'
Type
Biennial aromatic herb
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.

Care guide

Care level
Easy

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Very decorative and edible dark green curly foliage
Vegetable garden, herbs, balcony, container, edible border, fresh cooking
Container growing
Container culture excellent in a deep, well-drained container
Seasonal care
Harvest outer stalks as needed; protect from excessive heat; allow a few plants to go to seed in the second year if desired
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering
Humidity
Average humidity; prefers cool soil
Fertilization
Compost at sowing; light and regular fertilization in pots
Soil type
Fertile, cool, organic-rich, and well-drained soil
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-20 °C
Propagation method
Sowing
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Second year, spring to summer
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Aromatic seeds in the second year
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact habit in dense curly clump
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
25 to 40 cm (10 to 16 inches)
Width
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
Growth rate
Average growth
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Tomatoes, chives, asparagus, rose bushes
Plants to avoid
Lettuces, mint
Spacing
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
Harvest period
Leaves from spring to autumn
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

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