Description
If you are already thinking about what you want to grow in your garden this season, start out right with organic seeds. Enjoy your Kitchen Gardening with chemical-free parsley Organic Vegetable Seeds.1 packet contains 500-600 parsley seeds.
Parsley is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the central Mediterranean region, but has naturalized elsewhere in Europe, and is widely cultivated as a herb, and a vegetable.
Seeds Specifications
Seeds per Packet | 500 |
Common Name | Rock parsley, Hamburg parsley. |
Height | up to 45.7 centimete |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
- Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening
- SunlightKeep the seedlings container in Natural bright light
- Protect the parsley seedlings from direct harsh sunlight
- SoilThe soil should be well drained and nutrient rich for parsley seedlings
- WateringWater the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
- Do not overwater the seedlings
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season
- Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the parsley seedlings with organic fertilizer once a month
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the seedlings so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily
- Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged seedlings from container
- DontsDo not overwater the seedlings especially when container does not have drainage holes
Parsley care
- How to Sow parsley SeedsHow to Sow chilli Seeds You can Sow Parsley seeds in mid-spring for a summer harvest of parsley, and mid-summer for a winter harvest
- Select a container having 5-7 inch diameter
- Fill the container with well-drained soil
- Moisten the surface of the soil with water spray
- Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the soil and spread a thin layer of soil over it
- Cover the seed container with a transparent plastic paper
- Place the seed tray in indirect bright light
- Remove plastic wrapping once seeds start to germinate
- Do not over-water the seedlings to avoid root rot
- Germination rate and viability of parsley seedParsley seed Germination rate and viability is up to 70%
- Parsley growth rate is medium
Sunlight | parsley enjoys Natural bright light but appreciates a little shade during the hottest part of the day. |
Watering | |
Soil | Nutrient-rich well-draining soil with Optimum PH range 5.5 to 6.7. |
Temperature | 22 to 30-degree celsius. |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Harvest Season | Most parsley plants will be ready to harvest from within 70 to 90 days after you initially plant them. Cut leaves from the outer portions of the plant whenever you need them. Leave the inner portions of the plant to mature. If you want to harvest parsley leaves, take leaves from younger plants to get the best flavor. Wait until the leaf stems have 3 segments, then cut the stems you want to harvest at the base of the plant to encourage more growth. |
Parsley special feature
light scent and fresh taste add mouth-watering aroma and unique flavor to the food.
Parsley uses
Medicinal Use:
- The leaf, seed, and root are used to make medicine
- Some people take parsley by mouth for bladder infections, kidney stones, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, diabetes, cough, asthma, and high blood pressure
- Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
- Because of its light scent and fresh taste, parsley can be used in anything from soups to sauces to vegetables
- In Middle Eastern cuisine, parsley is one of the main ingredients in dishes such as tabbouleh, a salad using bulgur, mint, parsley, and vegetables, and is the main herb used in stuffing for grape leaves