Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Apiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Biennial
Curly parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial plant that is as decorative as it is essential, appreciated for its abundant foliage, mild flavor, and great versatility in both the garden and the kitchen. Its dark green, finely curled leaves quickly form a compact and elegant clump that beautifully defines borders, edible flowerbeds, and pots near the house. Easy to integrate into a food garden, it offers a regular harvest of fresh leaves throughout the growing season, making it a faithful ally for daily picking. Its delicately herbaceous and slightly peppery taste enhances salads, soups, sauces, meat dishes, and fish preparations without ever overpowering other flavors. In the garden, its second-year flowers attract various beneficial insects, discreetly contributing to the ecological balance of the cultivated space. It thrives in well-drained soil and bright light, but also tolerates slight partial shade, making it particularly adaptable. We love having it close at hand, near the kitchen or at the edge of the vegetable garden, ready to enrich a dish when needed. Both ornamental, productive, and essential, curly parsley remains a safe bet for all gourmet gardeners.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
Establishment temperature
18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Establishment time
14 to 28 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August of the second year
HarvestAs needed from June to October
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsTomatoes, leeks, asparagus, radishes
Avoid planting withMint
Salads, soups, sauces, meats, fish, sides
