Elevate your home cooking with the robust and aromatic flavour of Parsley Flat Leaf (Petroselinum crispum). Often referred to as Italian Parsley, this variety is highly prized by chefs for its superior flavour and more tender leaves compared to curly varieties. A true kitchen garden essential, it produces vigorous clumps of dark green, serrated leaves that are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Whether grown in a dedicated herb garden or a convenient pot on the patio, this hardy herb provides a continuous harvest for all your culinary needs.
Key Features:
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Superior Culinary Flavour: Stronger and more aromatic than curly-leaf parsley, making it the top choice for sauces, soups, and salads.
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Vigorous Growth: A high-yielding plant that quickly produces fresh foliage, allowing for regular harvesting throughout the season.
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Nutrient Rich: A fantastic source of vitamins A, C, and K, providing a healthy and fresh boost to any meal.
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Versatile Garden Performer: Thrives equally well in garden borders, raised beds, or patio containers for easy access while cooking.
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Pollinator Friendly: If allowed to flower in its second year, it produces umbrella-like blooms that attract beneficial hoverflies and bees.
Care & Usage Instructions:
Parsley Flat Leaf thrives in full sun but will happily tolerate partial shade, which can actually help prevent the plant from bolting in the height of summer. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist; do not allow the pots to dry out completely. To harvest, pick the outer stems first, which encourages the heart of the plant to keep producing fresh new growth. While technically a biennial, it is most productive when grown as an annual or replaced once it begins to flower and the leaves become bitter.
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8