parsleyPetroselinum crispum

parsley

parsley

1. Apium crispum
2. Petroselinum hortense
3. Petroselinum sativum
4. Petroselinum vulgare
5. Carum petroselinum

1. garden parsley
2. common parsley

1. rock parsley

1. Petersil (Österreich/Altbayern)
2. Peterli (Schweiz)

1. leaf parsley

1. parsly

1. NamePerejil

   Languagees

   Shared with

   1. Isla del Perejil

   Clarification

   Refers to the plant species, not the islet.

1. parsley
2. culinary herbs
3. garden herbs

1. Tracheophyta
2. Angiospermae
3. Eudicotyledonae
4. Asteridae

celery family

1. Daucus carota
2. Apium graveolens
3. Coriandrum sativum

1. leaves
2. stems
3. roots

Parsley is the crown jewel of the Central European herb garden. Whether curly or flat-leaf, it enriches almost any savory dish with its fresh aroma. As a biennial plant, it requires patience during germination and discipline with crop rotation, but rewards the gardener with a harvest extending deep into winter.

1. Tasksowing

   Label

   Direct Sowing

   Prioritymedium

   Months

   1. 3
   2. 4
   3. 5

   Conditionfrost-free soil

   Estimated effortlow

   Notes

   Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep and keep consistently moist.

1. Taskmaintenance

   Label

   Watering and Weeding

   Priorityhigh

   Months

   1. 6
   2. 7
   3. 8

   Conditiondry weather

   Estimated effortmedium

   Notes

   Parsley does not tolerate waterlogging but must never dry out completely.

Sunny to partial shade

Not strictly necessary, but beneficial.

Humus-rich, deep, and well-drained soil

Regularly, soil must not dry out.

Basal dressing with compost before sowing; light top-dressing in summer if needed.

Observe a 4-year crop rotation break (self-intolerance).

1. Potatoes
2. Tomatoes
3. Onions
4. Leeks

1. Lettuce
2. Radishes
3. Brassicas

Observe a 4-year break between other Apiaceae due to self-intolerance and root pests.

1. Aphids
2. Voles
3. Carrot rust flies

1. Powdery mildew
2. Downy mildew
3. Leaf spot diseases

1. Strictly follow crop rotation
2. Avoid waterlogging
3. Use insect meshes against carrot rust fly

Yellowing leaves in summer often indicate drought stress or root damage.

1. Slugseptoria-leaf-spot

   Severitymedium

   Conditions

   1. High humidity
   2. Overhead watering
   3. Crowded spacing

   Affected parts

   1. Leaves
   2. Stems

   Prevention

   1. Water from the base only
   2. Maintain spacing
   3. Choose resistant varieties

   Organic control

   1. Remove infected leaves
   2. Horsetail extract for strengthening

1. Symptom

   Leaves turn yellow and wilt despite moist soil

   Possible causes

   1. root-rot
   2. voles
   3. carrot-fly

   First checks

   1. Check roots for feeding marks
   2. Inspect soil for tunnels

1. Germination
2. Rosette formation
3. Leaf development
4. Overwintering
5. Bolting
6. Flowering
7. Seed maturation

Biennial plant; vegetative growth (leaves) occurs in the first year, while the generative phase (flowering) occurs in the second.

June to July (in the second year)

Yellow-green

Compound umbel

May to November

Individual leaf or bunch cutting

Regularly possible as long as the heart leaf is preserved.

1. Sufficient leaf size reached
2. Strong green coloration
3. Before the onset of flowering in the second year

Place leaves in a glass of water or wrap in a damp cloth.

Refrigerator (3-5 days)

Freezing or drying

Fresh herbs / Root vegetables (Hamburg parsley)

Fresh: a few days; Frozen: up to 12 months.

1. Freezing
2. Drying
3. Preserving in oil (pesto)
4. Salt preservation

Very high; one of the most important culinary herbs in Central Europe.

1. Garnish
2. Soups
3. Sauces
4. Salads
5. Herb butter

Spicy, fresh, slightly bitter (flat-leaf is more intense than curly).

1. Leaves
2. Stems
3. Roots
4. Seeds (in small quantities)

1. Plants in the flowering stage (increased apiol content)

Contains apiol; levels rise significantly during the flowering year, which can be toxic (especially to be avoided by pregnant women).

Excellent for raw consumption; high vitamin C content.

Medium (due to biennial nature)

Harvest umbels in late summer of the second year when seeds turn brown.

Cross-pollination with wild parsley or other varieties of the same species is possible.

Shake out umbels, sieve and separate from chaff.

Not applicable, as parsley is an herbaceous, biennial plant.

In the second year, the umbel flowers provide valuable food for hoverflies and wild bees.

Soak seeds in lukewarm water overnight before sowing to shorten germination time.

Main time for outdoor sowing from March.

Water regularly and check for aphids.

Last sowing in August for overwintering.

Harvesting outdoors is still possible during mild weather.