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Curly Parsley

Gardening Guide: How to Grow Parsley: Every Kitchen’s Essential Herb

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Curly Parsley

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Curly Parsley, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Parsley Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Curly parsley

Curly parsley

Also known as “common” parsley, this type of parsley is versatile and easy to grow—and, well, it’s curly! Curly parsley varieties include Forest Green parsley and Extra Curled Dwarf parsley (which is compact and fast-growing).

Sun Exposure

  • Full to partial sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH

  • 5.5 to 6.7

Hardiness Zones

  • 2 to 11

Spacing

  • 6 to 8 inches apart

Moisture

  • Water deeply 1 inch a week

Notes

  • Grows up to 1 foot tall
  • Thick ruffled, curly leaves
  • Bright green in color, gives dishes a pop of color
  • Flavor is muted, reminiscent of grass, and gets bitter with time
  • Can be used for cooking or as a decorative garnish

Do you grow curly parsley? If so, please tell us your top tips for ensuring a bountiful harvest.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Choosing Parsley Varieties
  • Growing Parsley from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Parsley Indoors, in Open Land, Raised Beds, or Containers
  • Soil Requirements for Growing Parsley
  • Sun Requirements for Growing Parsley
  • Watering Your Parsley Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Parsley Plant Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Parsley Plants
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Parsley
  • Plant Profiles

  • Curly Parsley
  • Hamburg Rooted Parsley
  • Japanese Parsley
  • Flat-Leaf Parsley
  • Recipes

  • Parsley-Watercress Soup
  • Lemon-Parsley Goat Cheese Frittata
  • Parsley Gremolata
  • Carrot and Parsley Salad
  • Parsley Pesto Pasta
  • Parsley Potato Salad
  • Parsley Chimichurri
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Parsley
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Parsley
  • Resources about Parsley
  • Parsley Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • A Small Kitchen Garden Vegetable List

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