Parsley is an herb that I grew up with. My mother used parsley in most of her cooking and it brings back fond memories. Did you know that parsley is the most widely used herb in both the US and Europe! One possible reason is that parsley leaves are high in nutrients including vitamins A, B and C. Read on to learn more about how to successfully grow parsley.
Parsley is a biennial herb that is a member of the carrot family. While it is a biennial, parsley is usually grown as an annual and pulled up at the end of the growing season. Flowers will not appear on parsley until the summer of its second season.
The flat leaf variety of parsley looks a lot like cilantro. Since I have both parsley and cilantro growing in my garden, I usually need to pick a leaf and smell the aroma to determine which plant is parsley and which is cilantro.
The two most common types of parsley are curled-leaf and flat leaf. Curled-leaf parsley is bright green and has fine-cut tightly curled leaves. Flat-leafed (Italian) parsley has fan-like lobed leaves that are lighter in color and have a stronger flavor. The flat-leafed variety is usually hardier than the curled-leaf variety. Parsley grows 12 to 15 inches tall with up to a 12-inch spread.
Fun Fact: Eating parsley acts as a breath freshener.
If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
George Carlin
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