Parsley - herb
Parsley:
- 2 varieties of parsley: curled - for garnish; flat-leaved - better flavour
- rich in vitamin C - has 3 times more than oranges
- has almost as much vitamin A as cod liver oil
- stems contain more flavour + vitamins than the foliage
- harvest stems from the outside of the plant so young growth in the centre can flourish
- prefers semi-shade & rich, well-worked soil
- sow seeds at any time throughout the year
- germination is slow, helped by bruising the seed or covering with boiling water
- over-winters well
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