PARSLEY - TRIPLE MOSS CURLED

Organic Parsley Triple Moss Curled

    200 Seeds Pack   

Curly parsley Triple Moss Curled is a compact, shrublike herb that grows gradually, reaching about 30 centimetres (12 inches) in height and width. As a biennial plant, it produces tightly clustered umbels of tiny yellow flowers during its second year if left to mature. The plant features light green stems and thickly ruffled, dark green triangular leaves composed of three leaflets that curl tightly at their tips. This signature curled appearance makes curly parsley both decorative and practical in the kitchen.

In its first year, the leaves are tender, flavourful, and highly suitable for culinary use, but as the plant transitions to flowering and seed production, the leaves become coarser and more bitter. For this reason, curly parsley is typically grown as an annual, harvested before it begins to flower. Its flavor is fresh, green, and mildly grassy, complemented by subtle undertones of citrus, clove, and nutmeg.

Curly parsley is available year-round and serves as both a garnish and a flavourful addition to dishes. Its ornamental appearance and mild taste have made it a favourite in culinary applications, from soups and sauces to salads and stews. Additionally, it thrives in rich, well-drained soil and can be grown in gardens or containers, making it an accessible herb for gardeners and chefs alike.

      PLANTING & GROWING

The aromatic herb can grow in plant containers in your balcony garden or inside near a sunny window.

Soaking needs to be done at least a few hours before planting, and preferably overnight. To prevent damping off when starting seeds indoors, it’s essential that you disinfect all of your pots, plastic grow trays, seed cells, and seedling tray covers before you reuse them.  

Parsley thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun or partial shade. It grows best in light, neutral soils and struggles in overly acidic or sandy conditions. Germination takes 2-3 weeks with bottom heat or 4-6 weeks without it. Once seedlings are large enough and mid-spring temperatures rise, transplant them into containers or a prepared garden bed, spacing plants 15cm (6”) apart.

For direct sowing, plant seeds thinly in rows 30-45cm (12-18”) apart and about 3cm (1”) deep, keeping the soil consistently moist to ensure germination. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 8cm (3”) apart and later to 15cm (6”) apart for optimal growth.

Parsley is an excellent companion plant, especially for roses, tomatoes, carrots, chives, and asparagus, as it boosts their vigor and helps repel pests such as carrot root flies and rose beetles. However, avoid planting parsley near alliums, dill, or cilantro, as these can cross-pollinate and affect parsley’s growth.