Item Tag: Curly parsley

Moss Curled Green Parsley80 DaysHeirloom All sales finalFinely cut, beautiful bright green, curly leaves have a crisp texture and lovely aroma. Soft sweet flavor is the hallmark of this highly popular heirloom! Excellent for flavoring and garnish. Use fresh or dried. Curly leaves on tall stems with beautiful green color makes this the perfect herb for appearance and aromatic flavor. This plant is perfect for drying in addition to fresh use in almost any dish. Grow outdoors or inside and have fresh parsley year round! Grows well in window boxes, containers and even makes a perfect addition to a flower bed or border garden.Fun Facts: 1. Romans did not eat parsley but wore garlands of parsley on their heads during feasts – they believed it would keep them from becoming intoxicated2. In a Roman wedding, wreaths of parsley were given to protect against evil spirits3. Pliny (23 – 79 AD) mentioned parsley as a cure for ailing fish and listed it as a popular flavoring for broths and sauces 4. In Tudor times parsley was thought to be a remedy for baldness 5. The botanical name Petroselinum comes from the Greek word for stone because it was found growing on rocky hillsides 6. Parsley is mentioned as one of the plants in the gardens of Charlemagne and Catherine de Medici 7. She brought it back to France from its native Italy 8. King Henry VIII loved parsley in a sauce poured over roasted rabbitHow to harvest and store your parsleyThe essential oils of the plant are at their peak early in the morning making this the perfect time for harvest mature leaves. While harvesting pinch back the growing tip of the plants which will stimulate branching and make a fuller more bushy plant. Basil leaves can be used fresh or dried. Another method of storage is to grind them up in a food processor and place in ice cube trays with a little water and freeze. Once frozen they can be removed to freezer bags and used for that “fresh” basil taste anytime of the year. Leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.USESPerfect for soups and salads, garnishes, saucesSowing instructions:Sow seed directly in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed about 2 inches apart, when day temperatures reach around 60 degrees F, in full sun and loose, well drained soil. Or sow in pot for a kitchen window and to grow indoors year round. Water regularly. Growing Tips:Keep plants well wateredKeep picked on a regular basis to encourage production Photos are licensed and copyright by various artists – BE Respectful and Do not use them – always get proper permission or licensing T=====Seed is a live perishable product =All sales are Final Research if needed prior to purchase -Its up to you to AVOID disappointments and misunderstandings by reading the listing – provided growing instructions/label and germination time frame/ seeds DO NOT germinate in a few days or sometimes even weeks and may not be at the same time- this is normal in nature— If you have questions or need help PLEASE ASK Terms and conditions — PLEASE READ: Orders over $10 from will be shipped with tracking, Orders Under $10 will be shipped by the least expensive USPS way/ economy standard or first class WITHOUT TRACKING — BE SURE correct shipping information/addresses are provided—we will not resend due to incorrect address. We are a seed company that sells to experienced gardeners. If you are new to planting / gardening, take time to research what you are buying. ALL SEED SALES ARE FINAL! We are not responsible for gardeners’ success- WE DO NOT Guarantee that you as a gardener will be able to grow any particular seed. This is standard in the industry. We do not guarantee germination success but always send the very best viable seeds most of which are being tested and grown ourselves in our own greenhouses. All Seed counts are approximate. Sometimes you will get a few extra, sometimes there may be a missing one. Seeds vary in size and appearance. Some are extremely tiny – some are large. Some are flakes, round, hard, soft, or concave. This is how they look -this is how nature made them -this is normal. The liability of seller is limited to the cost of the seed itself only. Some seeds do not come up right away and may take several months – PAY attention to your germination time frames and do not contact us with complaints after short periods of time. We give you all the tools for success from the start so research if needed. By completing a purchase buyer is agreeing to these terms. NOTE: We are a small family business. We do not use expensive, glossy packaging- all seeds are hand packed, with care, on demand with label and growing instructions.