French Parsley Flat leaved Herb 12cm

(Petroselinum crispum French)

Height/ Spread:60cm X 30cm 

Flowers: Small white umbel flowers in second season 

Site: Part/light shade (water and mulch well if planted in a sunny position 

Soil: Deep fertile soil 

Maintenance: Keep soil moist, if in a container fed weekly

Harvesting: Hardy biennial. Pick leaves as required in Spring Autumn. Can be grown and harvested over winter if brought into a sheltered place or cool windowsill. 

Cooking uses: Widely used in cooking. Has a stronger flavour than curled leaved parsley.

Medicinal uses: Great source of vitamin C and iron. Leaves are strongly diuretic. Known as a good breath freshener (especially after eating garlic!)