Petroselinum crispum

Biennial ~ Height 30-60cm ~ Hardy

Curled parsley has distinctive bright green, curly, serrated leaves.  Umbels of yellow-green flowers follow in the second year.

This herb is widely used as a garnish or to flavour dressings, butters, sauces and stuffings. It is a good source of vitamins and iron.

Parsley leaves coarsen in the second year so for culinary use it is best grown as an annual.

Prefers fertile, humus rich, moist (but well drained) soil in sun or partial shade.