PARSLEY Petroselinum sativum . Umbelliferae.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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The most widely used herb in England.
Charles the Great intoduced Parsley to Europe.
Pregnant women and people with kidney problems should not eat too much Parsley.
Annual/biennial/Perennial Hardy Biennial
Appearance Flat or curly leaves.
Height 15ins/38cms.
Growing Position In a sunny place in the garden or in a pot on a sunny windowsill.
Disease  
Fertiliser Light organic.
Propagation & soil Sow seed.
General Information  
Spring Sow seeds in Spring or Summer at intervals. Try sowing one lot of seeds directly and another lot, place in boiling water and then sow. Put both in a shady spot.
Summer Thin seedlings if necessary and plant more seeds. Cut off flowers in the 2nd year to prolong the life of the plant.
Autumn Will survive outside but will die down if very cold.
Winter Take plants inside and use through the winter as the leaves have more vitamin C than oranges for the equal weight.
Use All parts above ground.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Bladder, kidneys, cystitis, rheumatism, arthritis, and anemia. Freshens breath, high blood pressure, indigestion, prostate and obesity.
Storage Use fresh.
Specific Use
  • Add raw to salads
  • Add to soups and stews but sprinkle over just before serving as cooking lessens the potency.
  • Seed tea will clear away head ice and promote healthy hair.
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Seed tea:
One tablespoon of seeds to one pint of water allow to steep until cool or overnight
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