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ParsleyParsley is often thought of as being difficult to grow. It really isn't - people are impatient. It is a biennial plant - that means that it is sown in year one when it builds up root and leaf, it then flowers and seeds the following year and dies - having done its job of reproducing. The problem arises that we want to use the leaves as herbal additions to our food - that's our purpose for growing it but it deviates from nature's purpose. So - the first thing - be patient with germination. For general growing instructions click here The second thing is that it is a hardy herb, so it will grow for most of the year. If you want a winter supply of it, then you can sow it in late summer - August in the Southern Hemisphere. Soak some seeds in tepid water for a few days. Sow in pots filled with moist compost then cover with a fine layer of compost and put in a sunny spot. Once the seedlings have emerged pot on so that the plants are 8 inches apart. If it is really cold, then cover the plants with fleece or plastic. You can make a winter feature by planting winter pansies in the same pots - two for the price of one :-) You can also grow it indoors for the winter - sow two or three seeds to a pot in summer and let them grow. Use your outdoor plants until the winter - then you can use your indoor plants by just nipping the tips off when you need to use it.
For an explanation of gardening terms that you might not understand, please check out the Growers Dictionary section. I found that I was either skimping on explanations or giving too much information on the individual pages so I have posted all relevant terms in one section - if there's anything you need to know, please drop me an email.
Parsley - to Growing Herbs Index
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