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Curly parsley

Curly parsley

Curly parsley

Petroselinum crispum var. crispum

herb☀️ full-sun🪴 rich loam📏 small🌡️ RHS H5–H6

📋Quick Facts

Height

0.5-0.6m

Spread

0.3-0.5m

Water

💧💧 Average watering

Hardiness

Zone 2-11

About

Frilly leaved parsley widely used for edging and garnish.

Top tip
Curly parsley grows well in pots or beds; water regularly and pick little and often to keep it productive.
Also known as: Pietruszka naciowa kędzierzawa, Persil frisé, Salsa crespa, Perejil rizado, Krause Petersilie, Curly parsley, Prezzemolo riccio, Krulpeterselie

Pest Resilience

3/5 — Average

Carrot fly can be a problem as it is in the same family; use fleece barriers.

Companion Planting

Visual Characteristics

Fruits

Yes

Harvest: Spring to autumn / fall

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Culinary

Culinary Use

Garnish, tabbouleh, chimichurri, soups, sauces, potato dishes

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy

This plant produces viable seeds for propagation

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5–H6

USDA 6 equivalent

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