Petroselinum crispum (Parsley Triple Curled) is a popular culinary herb that is native to Greece, Morocco and the region of the former Yugoslavia. Parsley is not only a culinary herb and ingredient in traditional medicine, it is also an ideal companion plant for all backyard vegetable gardens. Triple Curled is one of the oldest and most commonly grown heirloom varieties available.
Suitable for Temperate, Dry, Sub-Tropical and Tropical climates.
Parsley Triple Curled is a popular heirloom variety of Parsley that is renowned for its dark green, curly appearance and is widely used as a garnish or flavouring in cuisines around the world.
To view our full range of herbs click here.
Growth
Petroselinum crispum is a biennial herb plant that grows to a compact height of 35cm (14 inches) and is easy to grow in a wide range of soils and temperatures. In colder climates where it may frost, Parsley will need protection as even adult plants can suffer damage at less than 5°C/41°F.
In warmer climates, Parsley grows as an annual herb and will drop its seeds prior to the following Spring. As a biennial in cooler climates, the first year is dedicated to forming rosettes of tripinnate leaves that can grow to 25cm (10 inches) long. During the second year, the plants develop a flowering stem that can reach 75cm (30 inches) tall, which proceeds small yellowish-green flowers on umbels which are highly attractive to many different insects.
Growing Parsley near many different types of vegetables will assist in deterring and eliminating common pests that wish to reduce your harvest. When growing from seeds, Parsley leaves are ready to harvest in around 80-90 days.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
For additional information visit our Growers Notes page or the list of the best gardening websites or check out the article about how to use your waste at home as a natural fertiliser.
FAMILY:
Apiaceae
CLIMATE:
Temperate to Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
5-32°C / 41-90°F
SOIL TYPE:
Well-draining.
LOCATION:
Full Sun.
HEIGHT:
Up to 35cm (14 inches)
WIDTH:
Up to 60cm (24 inches)
pH:
5.0-6.5
GROWTH TYPE:
Biennial.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Light
POLLINATION:
Bees.
MATURITY:
80-90 days
GERMINATION RATES:
70-85%
GERMINATION TIME:
14-28 days at temperatures between 10-30°C / 50-86°F
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 600
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
Yes
WEED POTENTIAL:
No.
EDIBLE:
Yes.
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 3 years.
FACTS ABOUT PETROSELINUM CRISPUM (Parsley Triple Curled)
First introduced to Britain in 1548, Petroselinum crispum grew in popularity in Europe throughout the Middle Ages. It is believed that Parsley originated in Sardinia, Italy where historic records place cultivation back to the 3rd century BC.
Parsley is the main ingredient in the Italian condiment, salsa verde, where it is mixed with capers, anchovies, garlic and bread before being soaked in vinegar. And Parsley is also the key ingredient in several Middle Eastern salads such as the Lebanese tabbouleh and is often mixed with chickpeas to make falafels.
The most common use of Parsley as a medicinal herb is as a diuretic where it can be useful in ridding the body of kidney stones and as a general detoxifier. For more information about the medicinal properties of Parsley please click here.
Parsley is an amazing companion plant for so many commonly grown vegetables. In many cases, Parsley attracts the perfect predators that eat so many unwanted feeders such as aphids, earworms and onion maggots to name a few. More information on the Parsley’s best companion plants can be found here.
