Parsley is one of the most common herbs used in the UK. To me, parsley tastes like water from a pristine creek - crystalline, mossy, with the nip of crisp mountain air.
The usual versions we recognise are curly and flat leaf but there are several varieties. In my opinion every garden needs ... Read review
Advantages: can be dried easily Disadvantages: associated with death
Parsley is one of the most common herbs used in the UK. To me, parsley tastes like water from a pristine creek - crystalline, mossy, with the nip of crisp mountain air.
The usual versions we recognise are curly and flat leaf but there are several varieties. In my opinion every garden needs some parsley with its celery-like stalks, tasty leaves, seeds and even the root, which is edible. It is easy to grow and good to taste..
... ...including moss curled and flat-leaf parsley . Full of health benefits and packed with Vitamin C just two teaspoons daily will be beneficial for you.
·Trivia
I once read that Parsley is sometimes grown as an ornamental edging plant. .I recently saw this very thing with curly parsley in a neighbours flower border and have to agree it looked quite good.
There is an old saying that parsley grows fantastically ... more
Parsley is one of the most common herbs used in the UK. To me, parsley tastes like water from a pristine creek - crystalline, mossy, with the nip of crisp mountain air. The usual versions we recognise are curly and flat leaf but there are several varieties. In my opinion every garden needs some parsley with its celery-like stalks, tasty leaves, seeds and even the root, which is edible. It is easy to grow and good to taste..
Parsley is a biennial herb This means it will take two years to completely finish growing. Lasting or living for two years. It usually grows to a height of 12 inches/30cm and has several varieties including moss curled and flat-leaf parsley . Full of health benefits and packed with Vitamin C just two teaspoons daily will be beneficial for you.
·Trivia
I once read that Parsley is sometimes grown as an ornamental edging plant. .I recently saw this very thing with curly parsley in a neighbours flower border and have to agree it looked quite good.
There is an old saying that parsley grows fantastically when a pregnant woman is tending the plant.
The ancient Greeks associated it with death and crowned victors at funeral games with wreaths of parsley.
Parsley is loaded with good nutrition. Like most green vegetables, it's a good source of vitamin K, vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin C, fibre, and It has strong antioxidant potential.
Parsley is also a major ingredient of tabbouleh, a delicious Lebanese salad.
Fresh leaves are used for garnishing such food dishes as meat, fish, and vegetables. Fresh, dried, and dehydrated leaves flavour a wide array of food products, including salads, sauces, soups, stews, eggs, and processed foods. Parsley-seed oil is employed as a fragrance in perfumes, soaps, and creams. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental edging plant.
·Growing Guide:
Sow: March, April Harvest: June, July It grows to a height of 30cm / 12 inches Re- seeds itself so give it plenty of room
· Soil preparation:
Parsley needs plenty of root space and would benefit for being planted in a well dug rich soil due to poor germination. Parsley grow very well in full sun but also does well in partially shaded areas.. Parsley is a biennial herb but I found by the second-year the plant growth tasted tough and bitter.
·Planting:
Parsley seeds seem to take forever to germinate, often it will take up to six weeks to get them to appear so sow the seeds outdoors when the soil is quite warm. You can help the germination by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours or at least overnight before you plant them.
· Spacing:
Once your seedlings appear thin them out to 8 to 10 inches apart. Where they will soon start to fill up the space between them
·Maintenance:
You must water your Parsley frequently, especially during a hot dry spell. I had some parsley in pots back in April and a hot day in the sun made my plants wilt and the beautiful curly leaves turned yellow. Do not over water your plants though and you can feed with a nitrogen rich fertiliser which will help to produce fresh new growth. Try not to let your parsley flower as the plants will start to put all their energy into making seeds instead of leaves..
·Harvesting
If you just snip at the individual outer stems of the Parsley plant; they will continue to produce new growth all through the season . Parsley both dries and freezes very well. And If you dry it you can crush it in your hand and then store it in an airtight container. Parsley tends to keep its nice green colour when dried or frozen
·Problems with Parsley:
Although parsley can be plagued by Carrot weevils and parsley worms I have only ever been plagued by aphids on my plants. A spray of water usually works to remove them and aphids hate eucalyptus oil so I usually put a teaspoon of this into my washing up water and spray the parsley with this. · Benefits of Parsley:
When I had problems with glandular fever as a child , my grandmother used to make up a parsley poultice to place on my swollen glands and make me drink parsley tea made from the seeds. I hated the taste as a child but actually like it now and am fit and healthy.
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Parsley is a member of the Umbelliferae family along with hemlock, (poisonous) and coriander
I expect most of you will recognise Parsley a green curly attractive leaf used frequently as a garnish.
Parsley is a biennial grows to a height between 30-75cm 12-32 inches tall the leaves grow on a stalk and are a pretty dark green.
There are several varieties I would think the most common one is the curly leaved one petroselinum crispum This ... ...to encourage leaf growth.
This parsley is used in many recipes. It is believed that if you have eaten a lot of garlic eating some parsley destroys the odour and I have read it is an anti –flatulent!
I shall have to try it after eating cabbage and cauliflower. But be careful I have also read large doses of the oil or leaf can cause abortion.
Flat leaved parsley petroselinium This parsley has flat dark green leaves, which are not curly. Flat leaved ...
mumsymary 03.03.2003 (29.04.2003)
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Advantages: Makes a delicious sauce, good for you Disadvantages: Slow growing, needs warmth
I love parsley but I find it requires a fair bit of patience as its quite slow growing. However, this maybe because I live in Scotland where the climate is cooler than the rest of the UK. I don’t remember it being quite so difficult when I lived in Birmingham. Parsley plants are readily available in garden centres but you can grow it from seed. However, parsley seeds require a relatively high temperature to germinate. So when you have sown the seeds ... ...over the slow growth of parsley seeds but they have always eventually got going.
Parsley plants can continue growing in a pot or the ground but where ever you choose it really should be warm and sunny. If it is slow patience will eventually be rewarded and its so satisfying to nip off a few sprigs and make one of the best sauces around – Parsley Sauce. I make mine the easy way. I first make a white sauce with cornflour, (see packet for instructions) ...
Conicview 25.06.2001
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Advantages: great herb multi uses Disadvantages: eratic and tricky germination
...pleasures in life.I have grown parsley now for over fiften years and it is one of my favourites for sure.
Parsley can be slow to germinate but I start mine off indoors in February in gentle heat on the windowsill.
I allow three weeks for the seeds to germinate the trick is to expect a few not to come up so always sow more seed than what you will need to compensate for this.
Once the young seedlings appear they are tender and vulnerable to frost ... ...great mind blowing flavour.
Parsley is a biennial . This means it is short lived and will run to seed in the second year after sowing . This is normal and therefore I always keep a packet of seed handy . Then I can replace the life expired plants and I don't run out.
It is possible to pick parsley all year round this way as long as you provide indoor protection in the winter.
I use parsley in sauces for fish etc , with potatoes and in soups . ...
Gardenex 31.01.2001
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...was really surprised what properties parsley had to offer. I guarantee that after you have read this you will be buying parsley either fresh or dried. Now let me begin before you get too bored.
~~ Originated ~~
It is native to the Mediterranean area. It is thought that parsley may have been brought to North America by the Vikings by dropping seeds from their pockets. The Greeks also used parsley to make garlands and wreaths for award winning Olympic ... ...~~
Parsley is one of the best known and most widely used herbs. It is in fact a member of the carrot family. (See something new you learn everyday!) It’s actually a biennial but usually cultivated as an annual because the first year leaves have the best flavour. Parsley is most often found in fresh salads or as an uneaten garnish. There are four varieties of parsley:-
Neapolitan – This is grown for its stalks.
Curly Leaf - Mostly for ...
Stick 05.03.2001
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Advantages: Great addition to many dishes Disadvantages: Going out in the rain to pick it!
Parsley is our best-known herb, and no kitchen garden is complete without it. It is a biennial, usually grown from seed as an annual.
Cultivation:
Sow directly in the soil from March – August. Later sowings will overwinter, for use in spring. Germination is slow, so be patient. Incorporate plenty organic matter, and keep well watered throughout the season. Pick regularly to encourage new growth.
Uses:
Tasty in salads, as a garnish for fish ... ...stews.
Recommended Varieties:
Moss Curled, Favorit, Bravour.
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Note to my regular reader(s). You will be disappointed to learn that I have not discovered the art of brevity. This opinion is an entry for Ken's Challenge - to try to write a VH op in exactly 90 words. Normal rambling service will be resumed. ...
Aspen 29.03.2001
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Advantages: Easy to grip bottle, reasonable price Disadvantages: Inefficient, too perfumey
Active:naturals washing up liquid with extracts of parsley and lemon
As one who seems to spend life washing up (as opposed to having a washed up life, I suppose), I have yet to find the perfect washing up liquid. One that smells nice, doesn?t mess up my skin and that actually serves to wash up. So, as part of this quest, I have tried this product and bring you my findings.
This one is made by Sainsbury?s and priced at 79p for 500 ml. It comes in an uninspiring squat and squeezy clear plastic bottle with a pull-up top. It dispenses relatively efficiently, but like all washing-up liquid bottles, it does get slightly messy in use and this one can?t even be made into a rocket (Blue Peter style) once the contents have gone. The bottle does have indentations making it easier to grip ? but if you hold it in the way suggested by the shape ...
Advantages: Good value and dogs love them Disadvantages: You need to like the smell of eucalyptus
Having recently acquired a young puppy I find I have a whole new range of products to try out on the supermarket shelves. I like to find little treats for him and as I recently read a review on these treats I thought I would look for them the next time I was in Tesco so that I could try them out on my puppy.
What are they?
They are little bone shaped biscuits which are about three inches long and which are flavoured with Eucalyptus and Parsley. According to the packet they also contain natural oils for healthy skin and coat. They come in a fairly plain box which is white with a picture of a sad dog on the front and there is no real indication on the packet how big the biscuits are inside. That probably isn't a problem for anyone with a big dog but if, like me, you have a small dog then it haleps if you have an idea how big ...
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RECIPES
Stir fry chicken
Take: onion, garlic, carrot, white cabbage, diced chicken breast, vegetable stock, corn flour, parsley, yoghurt, olive oil.
Chop the vegetables and crush the garlic, heat the oil in a pan and fry onions and garlic, add chicken and fry until brown, add diced vegetables and chopped parsley, stir-fry for 3/4 minutes. Add vegetable stock and corn flour to thicken, simmer for a few minutes and add yoghurt to taste. The parsley will help to counter the strong after taste of the garlic. ...
JeffreyB 21.12.2005
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