Parsley is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family and is a close relative of other umbellifers such as carrots, caraway, parsnips, fennel, chervil, and dill.
Native to the central Mediterranean, this herb has naturalized all over temperate Europe.
Flat leaf parsley is used in cuisines throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. The curly leaf variety has a stronger flavor and is generally used as garnish. Root parsley is often used in central and eastern European dishes.
This herb is incredibly easy to grow given the right conditions, but it does have its quirks. Read our growing and care guides down below to find out what you need to know to successfully add parsley to your kitchen garden.
If you mourn the loss of garden-fresh herbs with the arrival of cold weather, take heart. There are a few that still continue to produce leaves in winter, and parsley’s one of them – so you can enjoy their fresh taste in your favorite recipes all year. Join us as we dish the dirt on how to grow parsley in winter.
Parsley has a rich and storied history, and its substantial health properties and usefulness as a garden herb are timeless. Easy to grow and propagate, this attractive herb is a welcome addition to veggie patches and flower containers, and storage of surplus stock is simple as well. Get all the details on how to grow and enjoy parsley – read more now on Gardener’s Path.