Parsley

Where does Parsley grow?

Found in: Africa, Amazon, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Caucasus, Central America, Central Asia, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Europe, Fiji, Georgia, Greece, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, Niger, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Rotuma, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Serbia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, St Helena, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe

Notes: It is rich in iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. It is one of the most popular herbs.

Growing Parsley

Cultivation: It is grown from seed and transplanted. Seeds are slow to germinate. They can be sown directly where they are to grow. Seed are collected by cutting flowers before they ripen then shaking the seeds out onto a cloth. Seed germinate in about 3-4 weeks. It is best to soak the seed in water for one day. Seedlings are transplanted and spaced at 45 cm.

Edible Uses: The leaves are used for flavouring. They are used in salads, sauces, stews, stuffings, and in other cooked dishes. The leaves can be dried or used fresh for tea. Parsley oil from the leaves or seeds is used in foods.

Production: Leaves are picked throughout the first growing season. The plant becomes bitter after flowering. The outer and larger leaves are harvested first.

Nutrition Info

Parsley Photos

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