Petroselinum, Curly Parsley 'Moss Curled'

Petroselinumcrispum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Petroselinum (pet-roh-sel-EE-num)
Species
crispum (KRISP-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | positive

Parsley is easy to grow, but can be a pain to germinate! Stratification and soaking seeds aids germination. It resents transplanting. The...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | February 2006 | positive

A delicious and decorative herb. Full of vitamins and adds a fresh flavour as a garnish to many dishes. The leaves can be used whole, rou...Read More

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