Parsley

Parsley  (Petroselinum)

Parsley (Petroselinum) is a small genus of herbs. The plants are usually bi-annual. The first year only the foliage grows, the second year the plant flowers and then dies. In the right location, Parsley will often self-seed. In the past, Parsley was used in medicine and often played a role in folklore and superstition. Now, we only really know Parsley as an unmissable herb in the kitchen. The varieties with smooth leaves are often used in the dishes itself and the frilly leaved ones are usually cut up fine and added as flavour enhancer. Parsley should be in every herb garden. Ensure the plant gets enough moisture and feed.