Triple curled Parsley Herb 9cm

(Petroselinum crispum)

Height/ Spread: 40cm x 30cm 

Flowers: Small white umbel flowers 

Position: Sun or part shade 

Soil: Deep fertile soil 

Maintenance: Curled Parsley can be grown in the ground or in a container, but be sure to keep soil moist and fed weekly if it is in a container.

Harvesting: Hardy. Benefits from shelter in winter. Pick leaves as required in Spring - Autumn 

Cooking uses: Parsley is widely used in cooking and as a garnish. It is a key ingredient in Bouquet garni and is great for flavouring white fish sauces.

Medicinal uses: Leaves are strongly diuretic. A hair rinse made from the seeds was used as an effective way of killing head lice in Medieval times.