PARSLEY LAURA

This is the latest in flat leaved Parsley withstanding the winter in the South. Remarkably intense flavour and tall young stems and a very heavy cropper.

Parsley is one of the most popular and versatile herbs used in the UK. today. There are two main types, flat-leaf or Italian parsley which resembles coriander and has a milder flavour and curled-leaf parsley, which is most often used as a garnish and can be chopped easily. Parsley does well in containers and looks good too. Keep the pots in a sunny spot, feed the plants regularly and keep well watered, parsley needs plenty of moisture.

Parsley can take a few weeks to germinate and needs quite high temperatures to do so. Sow Parsley seeds in March 4-5 seeds per pot, then thin the seedlings to 1 per pot after germination, selecting the strongest seedlings to grow on.

Harden off the plants for a couple of weeks before planting out into fairly rich, well mulched, weed free soil.