Features of sowing various types and varieties of parsley in the spring. Growing parsley at home and in open ground Technology of growing parsley in open ground

Growing greens from seeds is a common method among gardeners, but to obtain early parsley, it is recommended to use another method - cultivation through seedlings.

Greens are grown in two ways:

1. Seeds are sown in containers, and then they are transferred with soil without disturbing the root system of plants.
2. Seedlings are obtained immediately in pots, and then transplanted into the ground (cultivation with open root systems).

When transshipment to the beds of seedlings grown by the first method, the greenery continues to grow without significant changes. With the second method of cultivation, parsley, moved to the site, adapts to new conditions for some time.

Important! With the help of seedlings, lush greenery is obtained earlier, about 1.5 or 2 months faster than from seeds planted in the ground.

Advantages and disadvantages

The seedling method of growing has many advantages. These include:

• Collection of abundant and early greens, different from the yields obtained by sowing parsley seeds in open ground.
• The use of smaller planting areas, as a result - the creation of optimal conditions for seedlings for development.
• Saving planting material, this is especially important when cultivating expensive hybrid varieties. The consumption of seeds when planting on beds is more significant than when using seedlings.
• Growing heat-loving varieties in the northern regions.
• Exclusion of thinning seedlings.

The advantages will be visible only in the case of competent agricultural technology.

Among the disadvantages of the method are:

• The need for the construction of greenhouses, greenhouses, nurseries. In this case, it is necessary to have a stock of covering materials: glass, films.
• The complexity and labor intensity of the process.
• The risk of damage to the root system when planting seedlings in the ground without pots.

It takes time for the parsley roots to recover, in addition, the already accumulated nutrients are consumed by the crops, so it will be necessary to feed the greens.

What seedlings look like: description and photo

The first "loops" of seedlings appear at a stable temperature of +25 degrees. Seeds are thoroughly ventilated by raising glass or polyethylene. The soil ball should be slightly damp. Young sprouts of light green color are usually weak, poorly reacting to sunlight, drying of the upper soil layer. Irrigate such cultures from a syringe or spray gun.

30 days after germination, a second pair of green leaves appears on the sprouts. With the onset of May in the middle lane, seedlings can already be safely planted in the ground on the beds.

Below you can see a photo of parsley planted in seedlings:

The timing associated with such cultivation

The timing of planting greenery depends on the climatic features of the region. The main condition for high-quality cultivation of seedlings is the presence of a greenhouse. Experts recommend growing greens using film mobile tunnels. They are placed in greenhouses.

• In central Russia, planting begins in February.
• In Siberia, sowing in greenhouses is acceptable towards the end of March.
• In the Urals - around the end of February or March.

Parsley seedlings are sown in open ground:

• Since the beginning of May - in central Russia.
• Approximately from the middle of the last month of spring - in the Urals.
• At the very beginning of June - in Siberia.

Parsley is a cold-resistant crop, seedlings develop well even with temperature changes.

Is the method suitable for root and leaf varieties?

Important! The seedling method of growing parsley is more suitable for leafy green varieties.

Experienced gardeners do not recommend cultivating root plants in this way. There is a high probability of damage to the roots when transplanting into the ground. The result can be branched ugly root crops. The whole difference lies in the adaptation of the root system to a new seat, even with minor damage this will be problematic.

You can, of course, try a careful transfer of seedlings along with the soil layer, this is the only option that is suitable for such cultivation without disturbing the root system of seedlings. But it's difficult to do so. Root varieties are used more for winter plantings, they are much more effective.

What varieties are better to choose?

"Aster"

Curly-leaved parsley, characterized by early ripeness. 65 days after germination, it can be eaten. Sheet corrugated mass quickly grows after the cuts.

"Ordinary sheet"

This variety of greens is high-yielding. Fragrant cultures are distinguished by sprawling rosettes, in which there can be from 30 to 100 leaves. Technical maturity occurs after 70 days.

"Breeze"

The maturity period is 80 days. Parsley is large. Juicy greens are distinguished by good keeping quality.

"Esmeralda"

Mid-season parsley. The culture is curly, up to 30 leaves can be counted in the outlet. Petioles are short. It has a good degree of regrowth after cuts.

"Bravo"

Parsley of medium ripeness, high-yielding, with a rosette height of 35 cm.

"Bogatyr"

A variety of late ripeness, cut off only at 90–140 days. Shade-tolerant cultures grow well, high-yielding.

"Sandwich"

Parsley is fast ripening. After 65 days, you can get the first harvest. The main feature is cold resistance.

"Curly"

Popular leafy greens. Differs in pleasant tastes, fringed leaves, medium early ripeness.

The varieties listed above are best suited for growing seedlings.

Attention! The quality of the resulting parsley crop will depend on proper crop care both during planting in greenhouse conditions and when seedlings are transferred to the site.

Step by step instructions on how to plant

Before planting greenery, preparatory measures are carried out: they pick up containers, prepare the soil mixture, process the seeds, think over the arrangement of greenhouses.

Required inventory

To plant seeds for seedlings, you will need:

• small spatula;
• mini rake;
• watering can;
• spray gun for watering seedlings;
• landing scoop;
• film;
• glass;
• select containers for sowing.

Seeds can be grown using:

• flower pots;
• boxes;
• peat cups (tablets);
• plastic cassettes;
• plastic containers.

Small drainage holes must be made in the containers. The inventory must be clean.

Selection and processing of seeds

For planting, planting material of the last season is selected. Parsley seedlings contain a high concentration of essential oils that can retard the growth of greens.

To speed up the emergence of sprouts, you need to prepare the seeds. This can be done in several ways:

1. Essential oils are removed by soaking the grains for 3 days in warm water. Fluid is changed once a day. When the seedlings dry well, wrapped in paper, they are placed in the refrigerator for 7 days.
2. The grains are also first soaked using warm water. Then spread on a soft tissue (thin layer). Wet again in warm liquid. Wait for the seeds to spit, periodically mixing the grains and moistening the material.

Thanks to such procedures, they are guaranteed to get good shoots and abundant greenery in the future.

Soil selection and preparation

For planting, you can purchase specialized soil for vegetables and herbs., for example, universal potting mixes for seedlings, such as:

• "Bogatyr" from the manufacturer "Lama Peat";
• "Botany";
• "Vermigrunt";
• "Gardener".

To reduce the acidity of the soil used, 3 large spoons of chalk and superphosphates are added to a bucket of earth. This will improve the growth of the root system of future greenery.

Soil for sowing must be prepared 1.5 or 2 months before the actual sowing procedure. Sand must be added to clay soil.

Seeding rules

How to plant seeds correctly to get seedlings:

1. Make grooves in the ground with a depth of 10 mm.
2. Seeds are best sown mixed with sand. Experienced gardeners distribute the seeds, sowing them individually with an indent of 20 or 30 mm. If done differently, you may get piles of grains that will need to dive in the future.
3. Cover all grooves with soil.
4. Watered using warm water. Do this carefully so that the seeds do not float.
5. The containers are covered with polyethylene or glass to create a greenhouse.
6. Put the pots on the sunny side.

Seedling care

Shoots appear faster with a stable temperature regime of +25 degrees.

The process of caring for seedlings consists of the following steps:

1. regular ventilation of crops;
2. quality lighting;
3. glaze;
4. top dressing.

Air the crops every day by lifting the film or glass. The soil should be slightly damp. Watering is done by drip from a syringe, pipette or spray gun; when the mini-seedlings get stronger, you can irrigate them already from a spoon. Care must be taken not to damage the fragile branches of seedlings. The watering procedure is carried out in the evening.

Once every 10 days, the greens are fed. Use mineral complementary foods (solution), which can be purchased in specialized stores. Add about 0.5 g per 1 liter of pure water.

Important! For the development of parsley seedlings, a lot of light is needed. The better the light in the room, the faster the greenery grows.

30 days after germination, the second pair of leaves appears. With dense landings, it is necessary to make a dive- transplanting some seedlings to another place in separate pots or cups. If there is enough space in the containers, then the thinning procedure is not carried out.

Soil preparation in the garden

The soil must be processed in advance. Digging is done on the site in the fall, then the mullein is brought in. Sifted sand and a little sawdust are added to clay soil. In early spring, the site is loosened, mineral nutrients are added. Before direct planting, the fertile soil is well moistened.

Transfer of grown plants to open ground

Parsley seedlings are placed at a distance of 50–80 mm, the gap between the beds should be 25 cm.

Planting technique in open ground depends on factors:

• containers in which seedlings were grown;
• crop size and age;
• varieties.

Important! Seedlings from boxes will take root much better when they are carried to the landing site one by one and in a scoop.

We offer you to watch a useful video on how to transplant parsley seedlings in open ground:

Further plant care

Parsley seedlings planted in open beds are regularly weeded, watered, and fertilized. It is recommended to irrigate crops in the early morning or evening. Nutrients are added when the parsley has 3 large leaves, as well as when cutting culture. To obtain a lush green mass, it is necessary to apply a complete mineral fertilizer with nitrogen.

Non-standard method of self-rolling for home conditions

The method of cultivating parsley in cigarette rolls is suitable for obtaining fast shoots. Seeds - seedlings can be kept in paper for a long time, which is of great help when the weather is not suitable for planting seedlings in the ground. Another advantage of the method is space saving.

Technology for planting seeds at home using cigarette rolls:

1. Take a plastic bag, the width of which is slightly larger than that of a toilet paper roll. Leave it on a flat surface.
2. Three layers of toilet paper are laid out on the bag: the first is along the upper edge of the bag, the second is level with the bottom edge, the third is on the top edge.
3. A solution is made in a container by adding ordinary hydrogen peroxide (1 large spoon) to water (0.5 l). Wet paper sheets.
4. The seeds are laid out, departing from the upper edge by 0.5 mm (the distance depends on the size of the seeds).
5. A roll-up with planting material is rolled up into a roll, placed in a container with water. At the bottom of the container, the same solution with peroxide is poured, with which the paper was wetted.
6. The packets are signed. A plastic bag is put on the entire container with self-rolling cigarettes to retain moisture, left in a warm place (even in a shaded place) until sprouts appear.

Seedlings will appear very quickly. You can keep seedlings until the moment convenient for planting on the beds.

Below you can watch a video on how to grow parsley seeds using the roll-your-own method:

Problems and difficulties, ways to solve them

Important conditions for the competent cultivation of parsley seedlings are taking into account the growing season of crops, providing optimal conditions for the development of greenery, in particular proper lighting, calculating the timing of sowing seeds (depending on the variety). Without taking into account these components, you can not get high-quality seedlings.

A common misconception when growing seedlings is cultivating them in one container due to space savings. First, it seems, strong roots are formed at the seedlings, which is undoubtedly useful. But at the same time there is a big problem, because the seedlings will have to be divided as they grow, it will turn out to be a stressful situation for crops, since with such a procedure it is almost impossible not to damage the roots.

Transplantation also requires adaptation. For early varieties, this can cause a delay in the ripening of the entire crop. It is advisable not to save, but immediately use for crops, for example, peat cups, tablets, separate paper containers, the use of which will not damage the sprouts.

Important! Often, excessive growth of seedlings is restrained by less watering, but this is only acceptable for young shoots. For established seedlings, limiting watering is stressful.

In semi-dark rooms, additional lighting lamps are installed, only in this case the seedlings will develop well.

Growing seedlings is a laborious process. But with proper cultivation, you can get strong shoots. Properly carried out procedure for planting crops in open ground is the key to excellent adaptation of plants in the beds. A large harvest of juicy early greens will be a gardener's reward for painstaking work.

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You can grow unpretentious parsley in the garden, in the greenhouse and even on the windowsill of the house. Every gardener is sure to find a favorite variety of fragrant seasoning. The secrets of sowing and care will help you get a rich harvest of delicious roots and juicy greens.

There are two main varieties of parsley - root and leaf. There are a huge number of varieties of each type. All of them differ in the timing of sowing and harvesting, the size of the roots and the abundance of greenery.

parsley root

In this type of parsley, the root is of primary importance, all the forces of the plant are spent on the development of this particular part of the plant. At the same time, greens can also be used, the taste does not suffer. The root, as a rule, grows fleshy cylindrical shape. It is good to use it for further preparation of dry additives to dishes and medicinal tinctures.

Berlin

Refers to late-ripening varieties. Harvesting occurs after 150-180 days. The creamy root, 4 cm in diameter, has a conical shape with a sharp tip. The length can reach 20 cm or more. Gardeners describe the pulp as incredibly tender and tasty. The leaf rosette is sprawling with long stems and dark greenery. Harvesting can be done from June to September, depending on climatic conditions and planting dates. Roots are a great addition to salads and pickles.

Sugar

It belongs to one of the most delicious varieties. From the name it is clear that the root has a sweet taste, but not cloying. The yellow core and white-gray peel forms a conical root crop no more than 30 cm long. A distinctive feature is the high content of vitamin C, carotene, and calcium salts. Refers to early ripening varieties, harvesting can be done as early as 76-100 days from sowing. Spreading leaves in the amount of 20-40 pieces form a powerful rosette. Under favorable growing conditions, it gives a bountiful harvest of up to 6 kg per 1 sq. m landing.

Bordovicskaya

Great for adding to soups, borscht and cabbage soup. The leaves of the plant are a rich emerald color, with a matte texture below. Distinctive features:

• special aroma of white cylindrical root;
• good keeping quality;
• resistance to pests and diseases.

The root of Bordovik parsley reaches 120-160 grams, juicy leaves are successfully used for food.

Mid-season

Ripens 130-140 days after sowing. Rosette semi-spreading with 20-25 leaves. Up to 7 kg of crop can be harvested from one square meter of soil. Loves lighting, but will give good results in semi-shaded places.

leaf parsley

Such parsley is ideal for greens in salads. Shoot growth is fast and abundant. Different varieties have their own unique aroma and taste. It is divided into two types - smooth and curly. The latter also has decorative qualities.

In such greenery, the leaves are smooth without curls, but with characteristic torn edges. Rosettes are fluffy with many dark green shoots. On one bush can grow up to 100 leaves. The roots of these varieties are not suitable for human consumption.

Harvest ordinary

Fragrant herbs with excellent yields. An early variety becomes ripe 70 days after germination. The rosette is characterized by the presence of up to 100 dark green leaves. The root crop is not eaten.

green crystal

High-yielding parsley of universal application. Greenery grows intensively and abundantly. Large leaves grow back after cutting in a short time. This variety is good for any use, especially for freezing. Suitable for canning and drying for the winter.

festival

From the moment of the first shoots to ripeness, it takes 55-60 days. A strong bush has from 30 to 60 dark green leaves. The variety is resistant to frost. The optimal beam height for cutting is 10-14 cm, if the greens are needed for fresh consumption. For drying, it is better to start collecting at the time of bud formation.

Natalka

Ripens in 55-60 days and gives a high yield. The bush is powerful green. The leaves are large, emerald, juicy. It has a high aromaticity and a complex of essential oils, vitamins and mineral salts. Valued for high yield of leaves, resistance to diseases and cold, fast growth after cutting. Recommended for use in any form: fresh, dried and frozen. In the kitchen, it is used as a seasoning for pickles and first courses.

Curly varieties of leaf parsley

Curly parsley is not only excellent taste, but also an opportunity to decorate the dish. The aroma is persistent and well expressed. The advantage is the rapid growth of new shoots after cutting the crop. The freshness of the collected greens lasts up to 7 days.

Esmeralda

From one plant you can collect 50 grams of greens. There are 30-40 leaves in a bunch. After cutting, the plant quickly restores the green mass. Up to 1-1.5 kg of crop can be obtained from a square meter of land.

Moskrause

The German guest is known for its beautiful curled leaves. Greens are good both dry and fresh. The variety belongs to the precocious, and therefore fell in love with gardeners.

Gloria

Early maturing and high yielding variety. It is suitable for growing both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The bush grows low with large leaves. Perfect for long trips and cold storage.

Bravo

The variety was bred by Russian breeders. The plant has long vertical petioles. The leaves are strongly curled and have a bright color. Characterized by a strong aroma.

Bogatyr

Belongs to a late-ripening variety. It has the best taste when fresh. The popularity of this parsley brought a high yield. After cutting the first leaves, new bunches quickly grow.

Slavic

The peculiarity of this parsley is the ability to tolerate low temperatures well and a long absence of watering. The bush is quite compact, the stems are low and sprawling, the leaves are twisted and have a rich emerald color. In one season, the bush can be cut several times. Gardeners fell in love with Slavic parsley because of its ability to maintain freshness for a long time after cutting.

Growing parsley on a windowsill

Parsley grown in an apartment is able to supply vitamins in winter and spring. The culture is unpretentious, and anyone, even a novice gardener, can grow fragrant and juicy greens on the windowsill. For this to happen for sure, you need to be guided by the tips and rules for care.

Parsley bought in a store cannot be compared in terms of usefulness and taste with the greens that are grown by caring hands on their own.

Ground preparation and planting

For planting a mini-garden on the windowsill, store soil for violets is suitable. The composition of this soil is good for any greens, parsley is no exception. If there is no confidence in purchased mixtures, then it will not be difficult to prepare the soil on your own. It is necessary to combine fertile soil, double superphosphate and potassium salt. Slightly acidic soil enriched with minerals and humus is preferred. Parsley will grow well in a mixture of peat, humus and garden soil in the following proportion: 1-1-2. Phosphorus and potash fertilizers are applied to the prepared soil.

The capacity for planting is limited, so it is important that the plant receives nutrients throughout its growth. Containers will need a depth of 20-30 cm. These can be boxes, pots, trays. Small drainage holes are required.

A layer of stones of 1.5-2 cm is laid at the bottom of any container. Peat pots are also suitable for sowing, but after that you will need to transplant the seedlings into a larger container or into open ground.

There are two ways to grow parsley at home:

• from seeds;
• from the roots.

In the first method, the crop is harvested 40-60 days after sowing. Properly selected seeds are half the success. Experienced gardeners, when growing greenery at home, prefer early varieties.

A curly variety of greens perfectly tolerates dry air and a short-term lack of watering. Just such conditions are often found on window sills during the heating period.

To speed up the spitting of seeds, they are soaked for 24 hours in water at a temperature of 37-40, which must be changed every 3-4 hours. Then it is necessary to disinfect the planting material in a solution of manganese.

Landing sequence:

• make holes with a distance of 50 mm from each other, a depth of 6-15 mm;
• spill each hole with water;
• spread the seeds and sprinkle with soil;
• again irrigate the entire planting with water;
• cover the sowing with a film and put it on the windowsill, it is desirable to maintain the temperature in the region of 17-20 degrees.

Until the first sprouts hatch, you need to moisten the ground as it dries. Mold on the soil in damp conditions is also undesirable, so ventilation is also needed. The first shoots quickly grow and the film is no longer needed. During this period, it is again necessary to monitor watering. Irrigation is recommended 2-3 times a week.

The second method of planting with roots is easier. The harvest of the first leaves is obtained after 15 days. Large and healthy roots weighing 65-70 grams for planting are the key to a plentiful and healthy harvest.

Before planting, long root crops are not tucked, but cut with a sharp blade so that 12-16 cm remain to the top. Slices are sprinkled with ash or crushed coal.

Kornevin is used for quick rooting.

The order of landing in containers or pots is as follows:

• between the roots leave gaps of 3 cm;
• the top must necessarily stick out of the soil;
• containers with landing put in a dark place with a temperature of 11-16 degrees. This is necessary for the root system to start growing.

The first leaves are a sign of rooting, which means you can put a mini-garden on the windowsill at a temperature of 20 degrees. Now the parsley can be fed and watered.

Parsley care at home

How to care for parsley on the window while it is growing rapidly? Juicy, sprawling and bright greens will definitely turn out for a home gardener if he applies the following rules of care:

• watering should be carried out with settled warm water, raw - contains impurities undesirable for the growth of greenery;
• in the heat from the sun or heating, spray plantings;
• if a crust has formed on the surface of the earth, then it must be carefully loosened.

Parsley needs 13 hours of light to grow a sprawling bush. With a lack of lighting, use LEDs or white fluorescent lamps. It is important to follow this recommendation at the stage of leaf formation.

The first crop from planting in this way is harvested with a shoot length of 10-18 cm, when there is already a young low growth. The cut is made from the lowest leaves, leaving the stems 3-6 cm.

Attentive care and proper collection will allow you to harvest greens all year round.

Growing parsley outdoors from seed

Parsley is great for growing outdoors. Sowing can be done several times per season. The seeds of this spicy green germinate in 20-25 days, but there is a way to speed up this process by special treatment before planting.

Preparing seeds for sowing

It is better to take planting material not fresh, but with a collection period last year before last - they have more growth energy.

In order for parsley to sprout faster, the seeds are pre-prepared for sowing. To do this, soak them in warm water, which is changed every 4-5 hours. After two or three days, the seeds are placed for 24 hours in a growth stimulator.

There are other ways to speed up germination:

1. 2-3 weeks before planting, the seeds are placed in a bag of cotton fabric and buried in the ground to a depth of 20-30 cm. Before sowing, they are dried on paper until they begin to crumble in the hands. This method will allow you to get the first shoots on the fifth day;
2. soaking in vodka. Ethyl dissolves esters well on seeds, which prevent the penetration of moisture. For this method, you need to pour vodka in a saucer and place the seeds there, previously wrapped in gauze. Be sure to take out the planting material after 15-20 minutes and wash it well in running water. Otherwise, the seeds may burn. After drying, you can start planting;
3. soaking with ash. 2 tablespoons of ash are placed in a 1 liter jar and poured with water just above room temperature. The solution is stirred from time to time, after 2 days the seeds are placed inside the jar in a gauze bundle for 5 hours.

If parsley is needed for sale in large quantities, then it is recommended to force germination.

It is done like this:

• seeds are soaked in milk 2 hours before planting;
• quicklime is introduced into the furrow in moderation;
• moistened seeds are laid in a garden bed, sprinkled with water;
• furrows fall asleep and slightly compact the soil.

Seedlings may appear the next day.

Planting scheme

It is convenient to plant parsley in grooves, no more than 2 cm deep. Sowing can be done in a solid line, then thinning will be needed. This can be avoided by immediately planting the seed 7-18 cm apart, depending on the variety.

Before falling asleep, the grooves are shed with water. Then, they are covered with soil and watered again.

After the first leaves, seedlings are thinned out. At the same time, the gaps are left at 3 cm. After 10-16 days, the parsley is pulled out, leaving a gap of 10-15 cm. At the same time, all the greens removed from the beds are successfully eaten.

Seed planting dates

For the germination of greenery, a temperature of 20-24 degrees is needed. Therefore, it is recommended to cover the soil with a film after sowing. In this case, it is necessary to ventilate the landing, raise the shelter for a short time.

You can sow parsley before winter. Then the seeds are laid in the beds in the second half of October and until the first frosts, warming the crops from above with peat. Additionally, later plantings are sprinkled with snow. With the advent of spring, already at a temperature of 4 degrees, the sprouts begin to move. At this time, you can cover the future crop with a film.

Care during cultivation

After the first appearance of greenery on the surface of the soil, the film must be removed to give more light to the seedlings. At the same time, the greenery will not freeze, because it can withstand up to 9 degrees of frost.

For a bountiful harvest, follow simple rules of care:

1. thin out the first shoots so that 18 cm remains between leaf varieties, 7-15 cm between root varieties.
2. for a continuous harvest, the seeds are sown once every 1-2 weeks;
3. be sure to loosen heavy soil;
4. weed control will help the crop grow strong and healthy.

It is noticed that the taste of parsley depends on the timeliness of watering. The culture has bright and juicy leaves if it has received enough water throughout its growth. To grow greens for the purpose of further drying, you need to limit watering. So, the seasoning will be more fragrant, although the leaves will become stiff.

Watering and fertilizing

Top dressing is carried out in conjunction with watering. It is enough to fertilize once or twice a season. Saltpeter is suitable (5-7 grams per 1 sq. Meter). In the same amount, you can make a nitrogen supplement.

At the beginning of growth, root parsley needs complex fertilizers; closer to autumn, ideal - phosphorus and potash. They are prepared according to this recipe: 7 grams of superphosphate is mixed with 5 grams of potassium salt. The mixture is enough for 1 square. soil meter.

Growing parsley in open ground from root crops

A fast and reliable method that does not require time to germinate the seed. For the growth of roots, it is necessary to create favorable conditions and proper care.

Planting parsley in the ground

The strongest and healthiest roots are selected for planting. Their thickness is from 2 to 5 cm, the permissible length is not more than 8 cm. Too long specimens can be shortened with a knife blade. In this case, the cut is processed with coal. Root crops should be smooth without tops. Before planting, they are kept at a temperature of +2 degrees in the sand.

When to plant parsley

You can start planting in open ground from April to June.

How to plant parsley

For planting, it is better to choose sunny places with shading. The soil must be sufficiently drained, if not, then sand must be added to it.

In the selected area, narrow grooves are made with an interval of 15-16 cm, they are watered with water. The roots are removed from the sand and laid on the beds in rows at an angle of 45 degrees. A distance of 5 cm should remain between the crops. When falling asleep on the surface, the tip of the root should stick out by 2 cm. After that, the earth is compacted and spilled abundantly with water.

Caring for parsley in the ground

In order for the landings to take root, the temperature must be kept at least 15 degrees. Leaves after emergence are regularly sprayed with water. Ripe greens 25 cm high can be cut. The soil must be constantly loosened to provide oxygen to the roots. Weeds that take away nutrients from the crop must be destroyed in a timely manner.

Watering and fertilizing

Parsley root loves watering, they need to be done before the end of August. If the summer is hot, then essential oils accumulate under the heat. Greens exude a more intense aroma, but the taste suffers and the shoots turn out to be rough. Therefore, special attention in drought should be given to watering. In a rainy summer, parsley may have a faint aroma, but the leaves are tender and soft.

With the right planting technique and care, the first crop is harvested after 30 days.

Collection and storage of parsley

For fresh consumption, parsley is harvested from the beds as needed. For short-term storage use a refrigerator and special bags for vegetables. After cutting the greens from the outlet, after a while a new seasoning grows. The roots of the culture are harvested before the onset of frost, when the temperature is below 5 degrees. The harvested crop at higher temperatures is stored less.

In order for the leaves of the plant to be more fragrant, it is necessary to drastically reduce watering in 8-15 days.

For long-term storage, greens can be dried. To do this, the leaves are collected in dry weather during the period of the day when the dew has just disappeared. It is desirable that the plant has not yet bloomed.

Choose only strong and green shoots. After washing, the leaves are laid out on paper.

To dry the root crops, they are first washed well, the upper thin skin is peeled off and cut into thin circles or straws. Parsley is dried in the air, in the oven or in special apparatus. Whole root crops are stored in the sand in the basement.

Salt is a good preservative for parsley as well. Greens are cut or torn into pieces, fall asleep along with salt in jars. The workpiece is well tamped. It turns out an excellent addition to salads, the main thing is not to add salt to dishes additionally.

Green spices can also be frozen. To do this, strong shoots are washed, dried a little and placed in bags or containers for freezing.

You can get an excellent dressing for salads if you chop the greens and pack it into a jar. Then, on top, pour everything with refined oil so that it covers all the greens. You need to store this dressing in the refrigerator.

Getting parsley seeds yourself

A crop that is grown for its seeds is called a testis. The soil for their cultivation does not have to be very fertile. So, the growth period will increase, and the seeds will not have time to ripen. The testicles must be healthy, without defects and deformities.

To prevent cross-pollination, leaf and root parsley should be planted away from each other.

In autumn, the healthiest and most beautiful roots are selected and stored at a temperature of 0-2 degrees in a container with sand. In the spring, planting material is well inspected and rotten or wilted specimens are thrown away. The remaining roots are transferred to a warmer room, where after a while shoots form on them. Then the seed plants are planted on the beds. All summer they are looked after like ordinary parsley. Flowering will come in 40-43 days. Further, it will take 120-130 days for the seeds to ripen.

The collected seeds are sorted and stored in a ventilated shaded place, without exposure to sunlight. It is unacceptable to dry planting material in the oven.

After, the seeds are laid out in jars or paper bags. Store in a room with an air temperature of no more than 5 degrees. A suitable place is a cellar or refrigerator door. Humidity should be monitored, with its high rates, the germination of planting material will decrease.

With the right storage standards, seeds can remain viable for two to four years.

What to plant after parsley

After parsley, it is good to plant vegetables in the soil - cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers. The soil is not recommended for any other greens.

It is undesirable to sow parsley itself in place of the former growth of dill, sorrel, lettuce, cilantro, wild garlic.

Pests and diseases of parsley

Greens and parsley roots are rarely exposed to infection by diseases and pests. It's all about insect repellent essential oils.

There are such diseases that affect the plant:

1. downy mildew. The fungus is recognized by white spots that grow together after a certain time. Only leaves are affected, but at the same time, in root varieties, the root crop will be small and underdeveloped;
2. white rot destroys the root, gradually corrodes it;
3. rust - visible on the underside of the leaves in the form of brown or yellow spots. Most often, bushes of greenery become infected in summer;
4. white spot is a fungal disease that appears on the leaves as numerous rounded spots of a blurred shape. Colour: Yellow with dark brown trim. In a neglected form, the leaves turn yellow and dry;
5. a disease caused by a fungus - leaf cercosporosis. Symptoms are elongated, depressed brown or yellow spots on the shoots of the plant.

Parsley is rare, but such insects can attack:

1. Carrot fly. In the roots, the insect makes passages. The leaves turn red with a purple tint, then turn yellow and dry.
2. Stem nematode. Adults and their larvae feed on sap. As a result, the plant lags behind in growth and becomes disfigured.
3. Melon aphid. It occupies the underside of the leaves, settling on the plant as a whole colony. Insects feed on parsley juices, causing the leaves to shrivel and dry out.
4. The psyllid is a light green insect, the larvae are yellow. They feed on plant sap.

Protective measures will prevent the occurrence of diseases and the attack of insects. One of the most environmentally friendly ways is the correct selection of parsley varieties. It is important that it is resistant to diseases, these include: Moskrause, Element, Natalka, Fresco, Titan, Fakir, Darke, Novas.

The following measures will increase resistance to diseases:

• sowing early;
• preventing the presence of conifers nearby;
• the soil is preferable to choose dry and light;
• acidic soils need to be limed.

As planting material, you need to use the most whole and strong seeds collected from a healthy plant. Calibration is recommended to be carried out in this way:

• prepare a solution of salt and two percent ammonium nitrate;
• immerse the seeds in a glass with the prepared liquid and mix;
• after 3-5 minutes, the seeds that are at the bottom are selected and used for planting.

Seed on the surface is unsuitable for sowing.

Heat treatment is used for disinfection and disinfection. To do this, the seeds are placed in water with a temperature of 50-52 degrees and removed from there after 25 minutes.

You can also disinfect with such a solution: one part of formalin is taken for 300 parts of water. In the resulting liquid, the seeds are dipped in gauze for 5 minutes. After, place for 2 hours under a tarpaulin or film. This procedure is recommended to be done 1-2 days before the planned planting, not later - otherwise the germination will decrease.

Parsley is a fairly common garden crop in our country. It is often used to season broths and marinades. Both its leaves and its root are used. The latter has a unique taste, and dishes are often decorated with beautiful and carved leaves. Now consider the possible variations of parsley and describe the process of growing it.

There is leaf and root parsley. The well-known ordinary or curly hair belongs to the sheet. In this type of greenery, only the leafy part is used. At the root, a powerful root crop is formed, which goes into sauces or for pickling. Its greens can be eaten, but in taste, it loses sheet because the taste is coarser.

Parsley cultivation technology

Soil selection

The soil for planting should have normal or slightly increased acidity and have a loose structure. In terms of a good place to grow, the requirements are not as stringent as other garden crops. It will suit both a sunny place and partial shade.

Soil is suitable in which cabbage, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes or potatoes grew last season. But after you grow parsley, it will be possible to plant carrots, cilantro, cumin and dill in this place only after 3-4 years.

How to plant parsley?

This greenery has excellent frost resistance. In this regard, it is possible to harvest fresh herbs from early spring until late autumn. In order to regularly receive fresh parsley for many months, except for winter, you need to use the so-called conveyor method. It contains sowing seeds from spring to late autumn with a time interval of 2-3 weeks.

The soil should be prepared in the fall, enriching it with organic and mineral fertilizers. With the advent of spring, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are additionally added, and if desired, it can also be enriched with urea and ammonium nitrate.

The seeds are soaked for one day in water, or you can use a 0.2% solution of potassium permanganate for this. After the time has elapsed, they are transferred to gauze and waiting for the germination of white sprouts. To speed up the emergence of seedlings, you can soak the seeds in milk for 4 hours and after, in a solution of potassium permanganate.

In the garden bed, you need to make grooves two centimeters deep at a distance of 15-17 centimeters from each other. These formed grooves must be sprinkled several times with fine quicklime, between each time waiting for 15 minutes.

When the seeds are planted, compact the soil by patting it lightly. Immediately after this, mulch the soil with humus.

The first shoots should appear on the light of about 11-15 days. If night frosts down to -10 ° C are possible during this period of time, then it's okay, the plant is resistant to such a temperature.

If there is no desire to carry out the above manipulations with seeds before planting, then can be planted dry, but they will ascend a week later than previously soaked. Most often, dry seeds are planted in frozen ground for winter.

Parsley propagation

Like dill, parsley is propagated through seeds. At the beginning of the period of full ripeness, seeds are collected in the second year. To do this, leave the heads with seeds. Cut the parsley and pat dry. After a week, dry plants should be threshed, seeds dried and useless husks selected.

How to care for parsley?

This is an unpretentious plant and all that is needed to care for it is evening watering. If you grow root parsley, then August watering will become especially valuable, because it is during this period that the root system is gaining all its usefulness. It would be good thin out plants from time to time, remove weeds and loosen the soil.

In cases where greens are constantly taken from the garden, the plant naturally thins out. And for root parsley, thinning must be carried out in any case.

How to properly thin out is described below.

• For the first time when thinning, leave about 3 cm between plants.
• After 2 weeks, the procedure is repeated and the distance is made a little longer.
• Final stage. The distance between each plant should be 5-10 centimeters.

Pay attention to the condition of the leaves. They should not have any signs of disease and insects.

Parsley root is harvested in autumn, before frost. Wherein leaves pruned. It should be stored in a cool place and sprinkled with sand like carrots.

By the way, if you do not dig up the root parsley, then in the early spring you can get fresh greens.

And the sheet can be cut at any time and dried in a dark place, as long as it is not too dark. You can also freeze it.

What varieties exist?

This fragrant greenery does not have especially many varieties. Here are some of them that are popular in the middle lane.

• Sugar is a medium early root variety. It is eaten in summer and autumn seasons.
• Bordovicskaya - also root greens, but this is already a medium-late variety. Suitable for long term storage. Eat in autumn and winter.
• Harvest - mid-season variety, root parsley.

By the way, an interesting fact. Perhaps not everyone knows, it turns out parsley contains more vitamin C than lemon, and it contains more vitamin A than even carrots! Of course, due to its usefulness, this greenery should be included in the diet of every person.

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(root) - medium-late variety with elongated root crops, perfectly stored. It is eaten in autumn and winter.

Parsley is propagated by seeds. At the beginning of full ripeness in the second year, the seeds are harvested. To do this, leave the heads with seeds on the parsley. Mow or cut the parsley and put it in rows to dry, thresh the dry plants after a few days, then dry the seeds and remove the unnecessary husk.​

Parsley is root and leaf. Leaf parsley is common parsley or curly parsley familiar to all of us. They eat only the leaves of leaf parsley, do not consume the roots for food. Root parsley is distinguished by a large, thick root crop, it goes into sauces and salting. Parsley root greens can also be eaten, but it is rougher in taste, and it should not be plucked until the root crop is fully ripe, otherwise it will turn out small and frail.

Plot for parsley

If in the greenhouse, among the lush-growing parsley, several plants were found to be strongly oppressed and stunted (Fig. 2), then the umbrella leaf belly may be to blame. There are no effective chemical pest protection measures, so it remains to more carefully follow all the rules of agricultural technology when growing this greenery.

Prepare roots. All tops are cut off from them and kept in sand at a temperature of + 2ºС. Agrotechnics when growing parsley in a greenhouse does not carry any special intricate secrets. She loves well-lit, fertile and not waterlogged soils. Greens are resistant to slight frosts. It is able to endure even short-term frosts without damage to the crop. And yet hardy parsley is not recommended to be planted before the end of January. For growing parsley for sale, a distance of 30 cm is left between the grooves, sowing the seeds in two rows, the seeds are deepened by 1 cm;

Parsley sowing

​Thus, knowing how to grow parsley in large quantities, you can increase your income by doing what you love without a significant initial investment.​

In the summer, gardeners use the conveyor method of sowing leaf parsley, when it is sown every two to three weeks. This allows you to constantly have fresh greens on the table and for summer preparations - from early spring to the first frost on the ground.​

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. In ancient Greece and Rome, parsley was grown for a long time as an ornamental plant, often houses were decorated with greenery, the leaves were used to weave wreaths, which crowned the winners of the Istlian and Pythian games. Hercules himself adorned himself with parsley at solemn moments. For a long time, parsley was considered a sacred plant, symbolizing glory and joy. In the Middle Ages, noble ladies necessarily complemented their luxurious outfits with parsley and dill boutonnieres.​

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Parsley planting care

Caring for parsley is extremely simple, for this, water the greens in the evening (root parsley loves August watering, at this time the roots are gaining nutrients), thin out, free the greens from weeds, loosen the soil.

The soil for parsley should be normal or slightly acidic and have a loose structure. For landing, you can choose a sunny place or partial shade.

Growing root parsley is not a troublesome task if you know the subtleties that the reader can learn from this article. It will discuss the preplant preparation of seeds and soil, as well as how to properly grow this plant in order to get an excellent harvest of large roots, because they are valued in this type of parsley. Make furrows in the ground at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other. During the violent growth of the green mass, parsley needs a temperature in the range of + 10-12ºС. When the air outside warms up enough, the plant may be uncomfortable, so the greenhouse must be ventilated in a timely manner.

After sowing, water the ground and leave the parsley to germinate;

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Sow parsley (most often root) and before winter. Dry seeds are sown in dry frozen ground, after which the ground is leveled and the beds are insulated with a thick layer of mulch made of organic materials. Parsley hibernates in the ground, and after the snow melts and the soil warms up, it sprouts one of the first (simultaneously with winter varieties of garlic).

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Parsley for sale - technology for growing parsley in large quantities

Before starting the story about growing parsley from seeds in the open field, let me say a few words about this wonderful plant.

Secrets of Successful Parsley Growing

Due to its decorative effect, curly parsley is good both in the parterre garden and in the spicy garden, and leafy varieties - as a border, followed by repeated cutting; for seeds, it is better to plant it in a motley lawn. You should not just choose fennel, dill and leaf celery in her neighbors.

(root) - mid-season variety, maturing, root length 20-30 cm, yellowish-white flesh. If you constantly take greens from the garden (which can be eaten at any time during the development of the plant), the bushes naturally thin out as they grow. If you have sown root parsley, you must definitely thin it out, regardless of whether you need greens. ​

Parsley can be planted in the soil where cabbage, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes grew last season. After parsley, the same crops (carrots, cilantro, cumin, dill) are best planted in 3-4 years.

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Fill them with water and place parsley roots in them at an angle of 45 ° with a distance of 5 cm between plants.

Parsley, which is planned to be grown for the winter period, must be provided with the following care and conditions:

As soon as shoots appear, thin out the plants so that there is 8 cm between them;

Parsley - cultivation and care in greenhouse conditions

If you have firmly decided to start selling fresh parsley, you cannot do without a greenhouse, because the main demand for greens falls on the cold season, and you cannot grow a lot of parsley on windowsills. A greenhouse will be needed only in the spring, for the period of green shoots, in the winter a glazed heated greenhouse is needed. The plant is moisture-loving. Care consists in regular watering, thinning, removing weeds and loosening the soil. For root parsley, August watering is especially important - it is during this period that the plant grows root crops and consumes the maximum amount of nutrients from the soil along with moisture.

One of the most famous and widespread leaf garden crops in our latitudes is parsley. This fragrant herb is included in the recipe of many dishes, greens are served with fried meat and fish, it is used to decorate cooked food, add to sauces, soups, vegetable stews, salads, pie fillings.​

• Lyudmila, you always have such interesting and meaningful posts and comments! Now I am definitely convinced that my curls are really rooted!​
• Leaf ordinary
• First thinning - about 3 cm is left between plants.
• Sowing parsley
• Sugar root parsley is a biennial. In the first year after sowing the seeds, it produces fragrant roots, but it will be possible to collect seeds from the plant only in the second year after planting. Parsley root is indispensable in pickles, and is also very useful for the body of children and adults. It has been proven that with its regular use in food, vision and kidney function improve by an order of magnitude. It is also reliably known that substances from parsley root strengthen the gums and promote the speedy healing of wounds.
• Sprinkle the roots with earth. In this case, the neck and head should remain above its surface.
• Provide adequate artificial lighting.
• Water the parsley regularly, trying to prevent stagnant water;

Next, you need to carefully study the varieties of parsley, and determine which ones are best suited for growing for sale. The most popular are leaf varieties: greens with ordinary leaves are used for cooking, and varieties with curly leaves serve as an excellent decoration for dishes. Although root crops are no less useful than parsley, they are almost never in demand, so spending time on growing root varieties is simply unprofitable (despite low competition in this niche).

With a constant cut of leaf parsley for culinary purposes, the thinning of the bushes turns out to be natural. But for root parsley, it is also necessary to carry out special thinning measures. For the first time, three weeks after mass shoots, thinning is carried out: the distance between individual plants should remain at least 3 cm. With repeated thinning, which is carried out after about two to three weeks after the first, the planting step increases to 10 cm between root crops - precisely on this distance does not interfere with the optimal development of the bushes and the growth of the mass of the roots.

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How to grow parsley?

Parsley root gives a special indescribable flavor to broths, fish soup, marinades. That's why most gardeners always set aside a bed for growing it.

Parsley is a good herb, but you have to be careful with it, it still has contraindications!

(leaf) - spicy leaves, strongly dissected, powerful rosette. The variety is early.

After a couple of weeks, we thin out again, the final distance between neighboring plants should be 5-10 cm.

Requirements for different growing conditions in a greenhouse

Parsley is a biennial plant. Parsley seeds after harvesting are stored for about 2-3 years. ​

For growing sugar root parsley from seeds, you don’t need a lot of space, it’s enough to allocate a bed or two on your site for this. Usually it is sown in early spring, as soon as the snow melts. Understanding when to sow root parsley is very simple. As soon as the earth has thawed, you can immediately get down to business. The most common and popular varieties of root parsley are Harvest and Sugar, although, by and large, this crop does not have unsuccessful varieties. However, whichever variety is chosen for sowing, so that the seeds sprout quickly and the harvest is plentiful, you should heed the recommendations that will be given in the next section.​

Compact the soil and water it.

1. Produce moderate watering and only after the soil has completely dried.
2. Carefully loosen the soil and feed the plants with mineral fertilizers;
3. ​Spend
4. Parsley is a natural source of carotene and ascorbic acid, micro and macro elements, other organic acids and dietary fiber, antioxidants and pectin compounds. The culture is divided into root, grown for root crops, and leaf, intended for eating greens (ordinary, curly). Root parsley greens are coarser in structure than leaf parsley, and besides, it is not recommended to cut them in bulk until the root is fully ripe, since it may not gain the necessary mass.

And I decided to grow parsley on the balcony, in a box. I bought seeds, soaked them, sowed them in a box the next day. I waited for a long time, after 18 days thin sprouts appeared, but a few days after germination, the sprouts withered and disappeared, even though I watered the seedlings and illuminated them with a lamp. So I had to go to the market and buy parsley.​

The technology of growing crops in a greenhouse

Good, useful, tasty information. Our parsley doesn’t freeze out even in winter, I cover it with spunbond and that’s it))) I can’t collect my seeds, the eldest daughter first of all eats out juicy young shoots with flower stalks, and only then goes to the leaves)

Make sure that parsley leaves are healthy, free of signs of disease and insect damage, so that you can take action in time and not lose your crop. Parsley is susceptible to the following diseases and pests: rust, white rot, carrot psyllid, carrot fly, melon aphid, onion and garlic stem nematode, white spot.

Parsley is a very frost-resistant plant, so fresh herbs can be obtained from the garden from early spring to late autumn, until the snow falls. To obtain young greens, many gardeners use the so-called conveyor method, in which seeds are sown at intervals of 2-3 weeks and can continue until late autumn (suitable for leaf parsley). ​

1. Landing and care
2. Further care is simple. It comes down to regular watering and maintaining the optimum temperature. After about a month of proper care, the leaves reach a height of 20-25 cm. At this time, it will already be possible to cut the first greens.
3. Provide a comfortable humidity for parsley, and this is at least 75%.
4. When harvest time comes, cut the stems close to the ground - the greens grow very quickly.
5. Keep in mind that even the highest quality seeds have a germination rate of about 70%, which means that it is better to increase the seeding rate, and then thin out those shoots that are weaker. You will be able to see the first shoots after sowing in about 15 days, it will be possible to cut the first crop in 60-85 days after germination, depending on the variety. You will be able to achieve results faster if you use the forcing of greens from parsley roots instead of sowing seeds.

Growing parsley from seeds outdoors

A bed with a queen of greens is broken up in a semi-shaded or sunny place. It is advisable to choose the soil for parsley with a normal or slightly increased level of acidity. The soil under it should have a loose structure and be quite fertile. From time immemorial, the best predecessors of parsley are: cabbage, onion, pumpkin, potatoes and tomatoes. Root crops such as carrots, beets and parsley itself are planted after it, not earlier than after a few years.

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And I love curly parsley more than others)) True, her greens are somewhat tougher, rougher than those of ordinary leafy, but much more decorative - an excellent decoration of the garden :) And she is also guaranteed not to shoot, even if the conditions are not the most favorable (ordinary leaf, it happens, in the heat and drought blooms in the first year).

Pest control

Collection and storage of parsley

The beds for planting are best prepared in the fall, at the same time, organic and mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil for digging. In the spring, additional potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied, urea and ammonium nitrate can be added.

As mentioned above, the best time to plant root parsley is in early spring. You should start by preparing the beds for sowing. To do this, it is necessary to dig it up, add 2-3 liters of sand, 4-5 kilograms of humus per square meter and sprinkle a tablespoon of phosphate fertilizer on top. Thus, thanks to the sand, we will get good drainage, and the soil will be filled with all the nutrients that a young plant needs. After making all the components, the upper part of the soil is leveled, and then the beds are formed.

Growing parsley from seeds is very different. Planting material is preliminarily kept at room temperature in gauze folded in half until the first sprouts appear. Then these germinated seeds must be kept for 10 days at a temperature of + 1ºС. Thanks to such actions, the plant will become stronger, and the first portion of greenery will appear much faster.

Avoid significant temperature fluctuations.

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Root parsley - cultivation

​For a continuous supply of fresh herbs, plant parsley at different ripeness times every two to three weeks.​

Pay special attention to the appearance of plants. At the first signs of damage by diseases or insects, it is necessary to take urgent measures, up to the removal of diseased specimens from the garden, in order to prevent the death of the entire crop. The main pests of parsley: aphids (melons), carrot fly larvae, carrot psyllid, stem nematode. Diseases that can affect parsley: white rot, white spot, rust.

Land for parsley is prepared in the fall. Organics are introduced under deep plowing of the earth (bird droppings

Guys, in the paragraph that talks about preparing parsley seeds for planting, there is a photo with cilantro seeds, but not parsley, of course, if this is important to you

I also love a curl, but I have it root, although I was assured that this could not be

Root parsley is harvested in the fall, before frost, the leaves are cut off, stored in a cool place sprinkled with sand (like carrots). You can not dig up the root parsley, then in early spring, when the snow melts, you will get fresh greens. Parsley roots can be used in winter for forcing greens in pots on the window.

Seeds need to be soaked for a day in water or a 0.2% solution of potassium permanganate. Then place them in gauze and germinate until white sprouts appear. If you urgently need to get seedlings, then soak the seeds for 4 hours in milk and then in a solution of potassium permanganate.

As you know, root parsley seeds germinate for a very long time, sometimes two weeks or more, but experienced gardeners know how to halve their germination period. To do this, put the seeds on gauze, moisten them with warm water, then cover them with a second layer on top and moisten again. In this state, they are recommended to be left for two to three days, after which shoots of young greenery will appear 5-7 days after sowing. ​http://youtu.be/pJw_ZgW9kOA​

Ventilate the greenhouse in a timely manner.

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Parsley

Buy parsley seeds in wholesale stores to keep costs down. Additional costs may be required only for the purchase of fertilizers and for additional illumination of parsley with fluorescent lamps during the winter months, when daylight hours are very short. Otherwise, growing parsley can hardly be called a costly business. On the contrary, with minimal investment, you can easily get a good profit.​

The technology for growing parsley is not difficult, you just need to properly plant the roots or sow the seeds and provide the plants with suitable conditions for further growth. By following the instructions, you will definitely succeed in growing parsley of different varieties.​

Planting parsley

Read also about growing parsley indoors.

On your root parsley page you have a photo of coriander, i.e. cilantro

Good afternoon! I also like curly parsley - this is a truly universal spicy, medicinal, ornamental plant. The specific, delicate, pleasant aroma and spicy-sweet taste of this seasoning for all dishes, except for sweet ones, are loved by many. For therapeutic purposes, the roots are used for kidney diseases, as a mild laxative, the seeds are a strong diuretic, the leaves are used to treat wounds, reduce inflammation and pain, the fruits are used for prostate inflammation, menstrual irregularities, renal colic, to improve digestion; they are not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Leaf parsley is cut at any time of development and dried in a dark but not dark place or frozen. ​

In the ridge we make grooves 1-2 cm deep with a distance of about 15 cm from each other. Sprinkle the grooves with fine quicklime at intervals of about 15 minutes several times.

The sowing of root parsley is carried out shallowly, a centimeter-deep groove, which can be made in the garden with a finger, is quite enough. It is important that the distance between the rows in the garden is at least 15-20 centimeters; more frequent planting will negatively affect the size of the root crops.

Further cultivation of this greenery from seeds and its care is not difficult: the prepared seeds are transplanted into the ground at a distance of 5 cm from each other and immediately watered. The seedlings that appear are thinned out, leaving the strongest and healthiest. The next stage of cultivation comes down to maintaining temperature, humidity, providing lighting and removing weeds.​

Parsley has no special soil fertilization requirements. For its proper care, both ready-made store mixes and natural methods of enriching the soil with the necessary elements and substances are suitable.

Fresh fragrant greens are one of those products that you want to have on your table all year round. Growing parsley does not require much effort and expense, but it will replenish the body with such important microelements for it. Almost any summer resident has a garden bed on which this greenery grows. Two of its forms are grown in culture - this is root parsley and leaf parsley, which happens with ordinary leaves or curly ones.

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Have good harvests on your plot!

compost, humus) and mineral fertilizers. In early spring, when plants are most in need of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, it is recommended to additionally embed complex mineral compounds, ammonium nitrate, urea or wood ash.​

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Yes, that's right! I messed up with the second photo!) In 2013, parsley and coriander leaves were the same for me. It is now that I can distinguish one from the other with my eyes closed) although even a beginner can navigate only by one smell! Thank you for being attentive to my work and reading the article!​

By the way, wild parsley was first discovered by the inhabitants of ancient Greece on the rocky spurs of the Morea (Peloponnese) peninsula and from here got its Latin name

Parsley varieties are few, in this article I will give several varieties suitable for the middle lane.

After planting, compact the soil by lightly patting it, and mulch the soil with humus. ​

Growing and caring for root parsley is in many ways similar to growing carrots,

In order for the cultivation and care of parsley to give a tangible result in the form of juicy fragrant greens, it is necessary to take timely measures against its diseases and pests.

Types of parsley: a - root, b - sugar, c - leaf.

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Instructions on how to grow parsley:

Site news to your email! Enter your Email​ The plant is biennial. Seeds are suitable for planting within two to three years from the date of collection. In spring and summer, it is advisable to soak the planting material a day before sowing in warm water or a weak solution of potassium permanganate (for disinfection).

I heard that parsley can be perennial, and I also found out that root parsley is actually a biennial, and for the next years plants grow from seeds ... in general, your opinion is interesting ...​ Petroselinum

Sugar Shoots will appear in a period of 9 to 15 days, they can endure frosts down to -10 ° C. ​

But there are some subtleties that are unique to the presented culture. In order for the roots to turn out to be large, the seedlings must be thinned out, leaving 2-3 plants every 3 centimeters. A month later, the bed is thinned out again, this time the plants are left every 7-10 centimeters. Thus, it is possible to ensure that the plants do not clog the growth of each other's root crops. Weeding is also very important, because parsley does not tolerate the neighborhood of weeds.Very often, with improper care, the culture can be affected by white rot. Methods of struggle must be immediate. Affected plants are removed from the beds and the recommended humidity is checked. The greenhouse must be disinfected, and the plants themselves should be sprayed with copper-containing preparations. Provide parsley with additional ventilation and regular inspection.​

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The cultivation of parsley by gardeners is most often chosen from the forcing of its roots. Sowing seeds is often the least economical. For cultivation from distillation, the roots of any crop varieties are used. The optimal spine length is up to 8 cm, and the thickness is about 5 cm. It is better to cut off too long roots.

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It is not difficult to grow any of them, but many prefer the root one for its versatility.

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Since essential oils significantly slow down seed germination, before sowing, parsley seeds should be soaked for half an hour in water and left to germinate in a gauze bag for five days,

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Some gardeners manage to turn the cultivation of parsley into a profitable business. How do they manage to grow lush, beautiful parsley in large quantities, suitable for sale? You have probably asked yourself this question more than once, watching the weak, unpresentable-looking shoots of greenery on your windowsill. If even for personal consumption it is not always possible to grow good parsley, then how to achieve regular harvests in order to earn money selling fresh herbs?

Thanks to the simplest actions and processes, you can now start growing parsley on your own in your own garden. Summer salads, soups, cuts and sandwiches are never complete without fresh and fragrant herbs, among which green parsley most often plays the main role. And, if you have not yet had time to sow the beds with this wonderful crop, we will tell you how to grow parsley in the country.

Growing parsley has never been difficult and costly, as you can grow your own parsley on a small plot of land by simply sowing the seeds. But, if we are talking about growing parsley for sale, then you will have to follow certain technologies and regimes, plant the greens correctly, take care of it, cut it in time, and so on. But, today we just want to talk about the quality cultivation of parsley for ourselves, and not according to industrial standards, since you always want to have fragrant and tasty greens on the table that will please the eye and complement some dishes.

Parsley: cultivation and care

The technology for growing parsley is quite simple, as it is an unpretentious plant. But, if you create parsley close to ideal conditions, then it will delight you with a large amount of greenery and a high ripening rate.

Soil and preparation

Parsley prefers places with fertile soil, well lit, not very drafty. It is advisable to select for this plant those sites in the garden or summer cottage where dill, cumin, cilantro, and carrots have not been grown before.

It would be best to prepare a site for planting parsley in the fall, carefully digging it up. At the same time, up to 5 kg of humus per square meter should be added to the soil. In the spring, already before planting parsley, complex mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil.

Parsley Planting Scheme

The best pattern for planting parsley will be in rows 20 cm apart, but this pattern may vary slightly depending on the variety of parsley and how you grow it.

Planting parsley

Already in the second half of April, when the soil begins to warm up a little, parsley can be sown. For this, about 0.5 g of seeds per 1 square meter are taken, they are sown in shallow grooves, up to 1 cm. After that, the seeds are watered and sprinkled with a light layer of soil. To keep the required amount of moisture in the soil, the sowing area can be covered with a film.

Dry parsley seeds do not germinate in the best way, and therefore, they must be processed before planting. This can be done very simply by soaking for half an hour in warm water and pre-drying before planting to a state of flowability.

Parsley seeds germinate even at a temperature of +2°C, and withstand frosts down to -8°C. Germination depends on the correct planting and care, while parsley can get cut in a few weeks.

Care

Parsley cutting occurs as the greens ripen, and this can continue throughout the season if new greens are planted in time and properly cared for. First of all, top dressing is recommended, several times during the warm season. This can be the introduction of saltpeter into the soil, about 50 g / 10 m2 and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. At the same time, it is worth remembering that saltpeter is most often used when growing leaf parsley, but phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and their precise application during the growing season are most suitable for growing root parsley.

Proper watering of parsley is also important, which is carried out depending on weather conditions, but without letting the soil get too wet. It is desirable to produce it in the morning or evening, so as not to spoil the existing greenery in the heat.

In addition, pay attention to weed control, which can not only shade parsley or take its nutrients from the soil, but also carry some diseases that negatively affect yields.

Summing up, I would like to say that the best greens can only be obtained with proper, timely and completely systematic care for parsley. To get larger root crops, plants are thinned out, sometimes even twice. The first thinning occurs immediately after the emergence of greenery, and only a few centimeters are left between plants. The second thinning is carried out 12-15 days after the first, leaving between plants up to 7 cm.

You should pay attention to watering, depending on what kind of parsley you are growing. When growing leaf parsley, systematic watering is necessary to feed the greens. If you are growing root parsley, then experts recommend focusing on intensive watering at the end of August, when the roots are pouring.

Parsley propagation

Parsley is propagated by seed, and if you decide to grow a lot of greens for yourself, or even for planting, you can no longer buy bags of seeds, but prepare planting material yourself.

Seeds are collected in the second year of vegetation when they are fully ripe. Parsley is cut and folded into rolls, harvested for drying. After the seeds dry out, the plants are threshed. After that, the seeds should be dried additionally and all foreign impurities should be removed from their total content.

Further planting of parsley takes place in accordance with all the rules of agricultural technology of this plant, with the desired preplant preparation of seeds.

Video about growing parsley

Due to the unpretentiousness of the plant, he does not need to create special conditions, spending money and his own free time on this. You can completely repeat the methods of growing parsley in the soil, but create some kind of microclimate for the plant. Thus, the cultivation of parsley on the windowsill or on the balcony can take place, and hence the cultivation of parsley in winter.

Growing parsley at home can be started by sowing in boxes of seeds, always in prepared fertile soil, or by planting specially prepared root crops, collected, for example, during the last harvest. It is at home that you can grow parsley seedlings in order to later transfer them to open ground in a stronger state, but you need to think about whether this is worth doing if the plant sprouts well under the correct planting and growing conditions.

It is also possible to grow parsley in a greenhouse or even grow parsley in hydroponics, but it is not very profitable to do this for your own consumption, which means that parsley is grown only in industrial norms or in a joint planting with other herbs.

Thanks to the simplest actions and processes, you can now start growing parsley on your own in your own garden. Having spent only some time reading our material and preparing the planting, you will be able to provide your family with fresh herbs for the whole year, and perhaps, later, organize a small but very profitable business.

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Features of curly parsley and how to grow it

The history of human acquaintance with this culture begins in the Mediterranean countries and dates back to the era of the construction of the pyramids and ancient Hellas. Parsley earned the greatest recognition later, among the Romans, who introduced other Europeans to the spicy herb. The Latin name for parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is most likely translated as curly stone-growing celery. This indicates the similarity of cultures, but does not mean at all that already in Ancient Rome one could see modern curly parsley, which is well known to gardeners all over the world.

Wild plants, still found throughout Europe, in the European part of Russia and in the North Caucasus, have flat leaves with a serrated edge. This variety is still called Italian parsley, and neapolitanum is added to the main name of the species. The youngest parsley, root parsley, has the prefix tuberosum, and Europeans prefer to call such varieties Hamburg.

Curly parsley, with a characteristic shape of leaves forming dense green caps 15 to 40 cm high above the beds, is called Petroselinium Crispum var. Crispum.

In Russia, this variety appeared relatively recently, but in European countries it is curly parsley that holds the palm among the listed related species.

What curly parsley looks like in the photo

Interestingly, the reason for the spread of curly herb, for example, in the UK, was not at all spectacular foliage or great taste. Even in the Middle Ages, planting plants with smooth foliage in the beds was primarily feared because of their resemblance to the dangerous weed Aethusa Cynapium or dog parsley, which grew in abundance everywhere.

To understand what curly parsley looks like, you just need to take a look at the photo depicting both leafy species side by side. Such a plant cannot be confused with any cultivated or wild relative. In ordinary garden parsley, the lower leaves, forming a basal rosette, are triangular in shape, blunt serrated ends and a smooth leaf plate of a dark green hue.

The greens of curly parsley are more rounded and excised. The teeth, which is clearly visible on young plants, are also rounded, and the leaf blade acquires a pronounced wavy shape as it grows. Other features of related forms are almost identical. True, disputes between culinary specialists and gardeners about the merits and weaknesses of curly and Italian parsley have not subsided for several centuries.

Those who prefer varieties with a wavy leaf shape speak of a more decorative plant and its unpretentiousness:

• Curly parsley grows well in the open field and in greenhouses.
• Due to the corrugated sheet plate, the culture loses less moisture on hot dry days.

Therefore, when growing parsley at home, experienced gardeners advise choosing curly varieties:

• Garden parsley with smooth foliage can please with a bright aroma inherent in both the foliage of the culture and its roots.
• The smell of parsley persists after heat treatment, which is not typical for the curly variety.

Curly foliage, with sufficient watering, which has a softer and juicier texture, is used fresh. Chopped leaves are good as a seasoning for many dishes, they are used to make juices, purees and sauces, and also dried.

How to plant and grow curly parsley in the open field?

Before planting parsley, in the fall they prepare a place for future beds. In order for the harvest of spectacular greenery next season to be friendly and plentiful, it is better to set up a parsley plantation in the area where cabbage, cucumbers or other types of pumpkins, potatoes, eggplants or tomatoes were previously grown. If you sow curly parsley in the place of related plants, you can unwittingly reduce the yield, since pathogens of diseases and pest larvae that are dangerous for the crop can remain in the soil.

How, when growing parsley, to prepare the beds for this crop?

• Before winter, the site is dug up, while introducing humus, rotted compost or manure.
• And in the spring, when the snow melts, the soil must be loosened, combining this process with the introduction of mineral additives.

Tightly rising curly parsley seeds are washed in warm water before spring planting and left to swell for 18 hours. Since the culture has good frost resistance, it is possible to sow seeds in open ground from the second half of April. Curly parsley can be sown until August. And before winter, dry seeds are buried in the ground until November, with the expectation that seedlings and juicy greenery will appear in early spring.

Grooves 0.6–1.2 cm deep are made at a distance of 7–10 cm from each other, seeds are lowered into the ground at the same distance. In open ground, 2–3 seeds can be sown in one hole in order to thin out the plantings later and select the strongest sprouts. After the parsley is planted, the beds are carefully watered so as not to erode the soil, and mulched. If the spring is protracted, and the danger of frost has not passed, it is better to cover the beds with foil.

Dry seeds will sprout only after 2-3 weeks, and germinated seeds will please with sprouts a week earlier.

Leaf varieties of parsley can be sown during the summer until the end of July. For the formation of green mass, curly parsley is fed twice during the summer period with fertilizer containing nitrogen. For example, saltpeter per meter of mercy should be from 50 to 60 grams. We must not forget about watering the plantings. So that the foliage is not subjected to burns, it is better to water the beds in the evening.

The first greens can be cut already in July, and harvested until the cold weather. The photo shows what parsley looks like next year. This season, curly parsley will delight with a thick hat of foliage as early as April or early May.

Growing parsley at home

You can use fresh herbs for food not only in the warm season, but all year round if you plant curly parsley in an apartment, on a windowsill, on a balcony or loggia. In this case, sowing is carried out in February, so that the emerging sprouts grow stronger with a lengthening light day.

Seeds are pre-soaked and sown in soil, consisting of two parts of garden soil and one part of sand, peat and humus taken. Further cultivation of parsley at home practically coincides with agricultural technicians in the open field. Particular attention should be paid to watering, since in a limited volume the soil loses moisture faster.

You can make it easier to get curly greens if you use annual parsley roots for forcing. How to plant parsley in this way? In autumn, annual rhizomes are dug up and transplanted into deep pots with a 2-centimeter layer of drainage and a loose nutrient soil mixture. Before planting parsley, the roots can be treated with a growth stimulator, which will activate their growth and bring greenery closer.

For growing on the windowsill, even large roots with healthy apical buds are chosen, which, when backfilled, remain above the soil level.

Sometimes it is advised to plant parsley roots almost close to each other. This will allow you to get a lot of foliage, but will quickly deplete both the rhizomes and the soil. Therefore, in this case, you can not do without regular top dressing. Curly parsley grown at home, if watered in time and sometimes fertilized, in a month and a half produces a dense hat of foliage, ready for cutting and eating.

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How to grow parsley in a greenhouse?

Useful vitamins obtained with herbs are necessary for the body throughout the year, so it is recommended to grow parsley and other herbs not only in the open field, but also in winter. To do this, you can use special seedling boxes that are placed on the windowsill, but parsley grows best in film greenhouses. Curly parsley is unpretentious, it can withstand even short frosts, but the greenhouse must still be heated. Caring for greenery does not have complex requirements, which is the advantage of this plant over other garden crops.

Curly parsley can withstand ground frost.

Forcing parsley

Distillation is used to plant already grown root crops in the greenhouse. The soil in this case should not be heavy and dense, as the root crops will turn out to be deformed, with an irregular shape, and the parsley itself will not receive sufficient nutrition. The optimal type of soil is loam or sod-podzolic soil.

Before planting, the roots of the plant must be kept in a sandy mixture. The size of the rhizome for planting should be 8 cm. If the length is longer, then the root should be cut to the required size. The beds are prepared in advance for planting, furrows are made in 10 cm increments and watered well. After that, the soil around the grooves must be slightly compacted.

Growing parsley is not very difficult, but the seeds must be prepared before planting. This is necessary because the seeds contain a large amount of essential oil. Such an ingredient is useful in the preparation of a wide variety of therapeutic and prophylactic agents, but when planted, it only increases the time for germination. That is, seedlings will develop much longer.

Seeds are soaked for 5 days before planting in ordinary water, which is periodically changed.

Parsley seeds are planted on loose and moist soil.

The seeds themselves are washed each time. Next, you need to put the parsley seeds on a layer of wet gauze until the first sprouts appear. The temperature of cultivation at this time should be room temperature. Germinated seeds are kept in gauze for about 7 days, the temperature after the emergence of sprouts should be no higher than 1°C. After a week, the seeds can be planted in seedling boxes in 5 cm increments, watering the soil abundantly with tepid water. Crops after germination and strengthening are thinned out, after the root reaches the required length, they start planting seedlings in a greenhouse.

Growing in a greenhouse: agricultural technology

Parsley, which many grow all year round in greenhouses, comes in a variety of varieties. Leaf and root crops are popular - these are biennial plants. In the first year, all the useful substances accumulate in the area of ​​​​the root system, and in the second year they are already used to form rosettes, leaves, peduncles. Parsley does not need a dormant phase, it can be safely grown in a greenhouse even in winter.

Leaf parsley is the most popular, so it is most often seen in the garden.

For a film greenhouse, you can take all varieties of parsley, while the roots should be 5-8 cm long and 5 mm thick. If the root system is too long, then it can be cut off. For distillation, the plant is prepared in advance, the tops are cut off in 2-3 weeks. All this provides a higher level of survival of greenery in greenhouse soil. Agricultural technology is quite simple, greenery does not impose special requirements for cultivation, it is hardy. Cultivation can be started in a film greenhouse, but heating to a level of 12°C is required, although the plant will easily withstand short-term frost conditions. Do not raise the temperature above 20 ° C, so that the parsley leaves do not begin to wither.

There are no special requirements for the soil. It is necessary to fertilize moderately, you can use universal top dressing for this. It is important to sterilize the soil before planting, as it should not contain any microorganisms. If this condition is not met, then the landings may simply die. Top dressing is not carried out until the first cut. After pruning into the soil, it is recommended to apply mullein in a ratio of 1:10 with ordinary water.

What conditions need to be provided?

The need for curly parsley in water and light is rather moderate, watering should be carried out only as the soil dries out. Daylight hours should be long, but this is easily solved with the help of fluorescent lamps or fitolamps. Planting should not be exposed to bright sunlight, it is best to provide diffused lighting. The consumption of water for irrigation per square meter is 30-40 liters; when forcing, it is necessary to water only a couple of times, preferably only after cutting. It is important to maintain air humidity, which should not fall below 75%. This is easy to do: in the greenhouse it is enough to put a barrel filled with water.

To grow parsley, you should take care of organizing the correct planting. To do this, grooves are made in the soil, their depth should be equal to the length of the root. For convenience, you can use the usual peg made of wood. Between the individual rows, the distance should be 20 cm. When everything is ready, the root is placed in the soil, the tops must first be cut. After planting, the plants are watered, the soil around them is compacted. It is recommended to start planting in the greenhouse in early September, although it is possible to re-do this in early January to ensure a continuous harvest. For rooting, it is required to observe the temperature, the optimal level of which is 14-16 ° C.

The first harvest will be in 4-6 weeks, and the cutting itself can be continued until the beginning of spring. Plants planted in winter take longer to cut, which means you can get an excellent harvest throughout the year. If the distillation is planned for a long time, then the parsley leaves must be cut carefully, while the growth point should not be damaged. Otherwise, the greens will stop growing. Subject to all conditions, you can get a crop equal to 2.5 kg from each square meter of plantings.

Parsley feels comfortable with short drops in temperature, so it can be planted in winter.

In order for curly parsley to develop correctly, and as a result a plentiful and tasty harvest is obtained, it is necessary to strictly observe all the conditions for its cultivation. It is better to grow it on open ground or in a greenhouse, it is difficult to get a good harvest on the windowsill. If we compare greens with crops such as tomatoes and cucumbers, then agricultural technology is much simpler. Parsley grows quickly and requires minimal care. Parsley is resistant even to the most unfavorable conditions, frosts, but this does not mean that plantings should be frozen. The plant will feel comfortable with short drops in temperature, so greens can be planted even in winter.

• moderate light, parsley does not like bright sunlight, it begins to wither, its taste becomes worse. In winter, it is best to use special artificial lighting with the help of phytolamps, which will provide the necessary level of light;
• Plants should only be watered when the soil dries out. Experts advise watering after the next crop is cut;
• the humidity level should be at 75%. These are the most optimal conditions for growth;
• almost any soil for a plant can be taken; parsley is not so demanding in this regard. But sod-podzolic soils, light loamy, are best suited. For root parsley, dense, heavy, overly fatty soils should not be used. In this case, the root crop will turn out to be distorted, clumsy, unattractive. The plant itself will receive poor nutrition.

Vitamins are necessary for a person throughout the year, but how to achieve this? Most of the vitamins get into the diet not only with vegetables or fruits, but also with herbs, which give the food a subtle, characteristic flavor. One such plant is parsley. It can be grown not only in the open field, but also in a greenhouse. The process of growing greens is not so complicated, parsley is one of the most unpretentious crops.

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Parsley

Parsley is the most famous spice in our latitudes, an indispensable attribute of many dishes. When cooking, both parsley leaves and its root are used. Carved, spicy leaves decorate the dish and add zest to it, and the root gives a unique taste to broths and marinades. Did you know that parsley has more vitamin C than lemon, and more vitamin A than carrots? Of course, such a useful plant is a permanent inhabitant of my garden!

Parsley is root and leaf. Leaf parsley is common parsley or curly parsley familiar to all of us. They eat only the leaves of leaf parsley, do not consume the roots for food. Root parsley is distinguished by a large, thick root crop, it goes into sauces and salting. Root parsley greens can also be eaten, but it is rougher in taste, and it should not be plucked until the root crop is fully ripe, otherwise it will turn out small and frail.

Planting parsley

The soil for parsley should be normal or slightly acidic and have a loose structure. For landing, you can choose a sunny place or partial shade.

Parsley can be planted in the soil where cabbage, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes grew last season. After parsley, the same crops (carrots, cilantro, cumin, dill) are best planted in 3-4 years.

Parsley sowing

Parsley is a biennial plant. Parsley seeds after harvesting are stored for about 2-3 years.

Parsley is a very frost-resistant plant, so fresh herbs can be obtained from the garden from early spring to late autumn, until the snow falls. To obtain young greens, many gardeners use the so-called conveyor method, in which seeds are sown at intervals of 2-3 weeks and can continue until late autumn (suitable for leaf parsley).

The beds for planting are best prepared in the fall, at the same time organic and mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil for digging. In the spring, additional potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied, urea and ammonium nitrate can be added.

Seeds need to be soaked for a day in water or a 0.2% solution of potassium permanganate. Then place them in gauze and germinate until white sprouts appear. If you urgently need to get seedlings, then soak the seeds for 4 hours in milk and then in a solution of potassium permanganate.

In the ridge we make grooves 1-2 cm deep with a distance of about 15 cm from each other. Sprinkle the grooves with fine quicklime at intervals of about 15 minutes several times.

After planting, compact the soil by lightly patting it, and mulch the soil with humus.

Shoots will appear in a period of 9 to 15 days, they can endure frosts down to -10 ° C.

Dry seeds can also be used for sowing. However, such seeds will sprout 7 days later than previously soaked ones. Also, dry seeds are used when sowing before winter, in frozen ground.

Parsley propagation

Parsley is propagated by seeds. At the beginning of full ripeness in the second year, the seeds are harvested. To do this, leave the heads with seeds on the parsley. Mow or cut the parsley and put it in rows to dry, thresh the dry plants after a few days, then dry the seeds and remove the unnecessary husk.

parsley care

Caring for parsley is extremely simple, for this, water the greens in the evening (root parsley loves August watering, at this time the roots are gaining nutrients), thin out, free the greens from weeds, loosen the soil.

If you constantly take greens from the garden (which can be eaten at any time during the development of the plant), the bushes naturally thin out as they grow. If you have sown root parsley, you must definitely thin it out, regardless of whether you need greens.

The first thinning - about 3 cm is left between plants.

After a couple of weeks, we thin out again, the final distance between neighboring plants should be 5-10 cm.

Keep your parsley leaves healthy and free from disease and insect damage so that you can take action in time and not lose your crop. Parsley is susceptible to the following diseases and pests: rust, white rot, carrot psyllid, carrot fly, melon aphid, onion and garlic stem nematode, white spot.

Collection and storage of parsley

Root parsley is harvested in the fall, before frost, the leaves are cut off, stored in a cool place sprinkled with sand (like carrots). You can not dig up the root parsley, then in early spring, when the snow melts, you will get fresh greens. Parsley roots can be used in winter for forcing greens in pots on the window.

Leaf parsley is cut at any time of development and dried in a dark but not dark place or frozen.

parsley varieties

Parsley varieties are not numerous, in this article I will give several varieties suitable for the middle lane.

Sugar(root) - medium early variety, eaten in summer and autumn. Root crops are shortened, cone-shaped, have a grayish-white color.

Bordovicskaya(root) - medium-late variety with elongated root crops, perfectly stored. It is eaten in autumn and winter.

Harvest(root) - mid-season variety, maturing, root length 20-30 cm, yellowish-white flesh.

leaf ordinary(leaf) - spicy leaves, strongly dissected, powerful rosette. The variety is early.

Svetlana, Russia

Good, useful, tasty information. Our parsley doesn’t freeze out even in winter, I cover it with a spunbond and that’s it))) I can’t collect my seeds, the eldest daughter first of all eats out exactly the juicy young shoots with peduncles, and only then goes on to the leaves)

Marina, Nekrasovskoe

And I love curly parsley more than others)) True, her greens are somewhat tougher, coarser than those of ordinary leafy, but much more decorative - an excellent decoration of the garden 🙂 And she is guaranteed not to shoot even if the conditions are not the most favorable (usual leaf, it happens, in the heat and drought blooms in the first year).

Faith, Eagle

I also love the curl, but I have it root, although I was assured that this could not be

Ludmila Uleyskaya, Yalta

Good afternoon! I also like curly parsley - this is a truly universal spicy, medicinal, ornamental plant. The specific, delicate, pleasant aroma and spicy-sweet taste of this seasoning for all dishes, except for sweet ones, are loved by many. For therapeutic purposes, the roots are used for kidney diseases, as a mild laxative, the seeds are a strong diuretic, the leaves are used to treat wounds, reduce inflammation and pain, the fruits are used for prostate inflammation, menstrual irregularities, renal colic, to improve digestion; they are not recommended for use during pregnancy.

By the way, wild parsley was first discovered by the inhabitants of Ancient Greece on the rocky spurs of the Morea (Peloponnese) peninsula and from here got its Latin name. Petroselinum, those. growing on stone. In ancient Greece and Rome, parsley was grown for a long time as an ornamental plant, often houses were decorated with greenery, the leaves were used to weave wreaths, which crowned the winners of the Istlian and Pythian games. Hercules himself adorned himself with parsley at solemn moments. For a long time, parsley was considered a sacred plant, symbolizing glory and joy. In the Middle Ages, noble ladies necessarily complemented their luxurious outfits with parsley and dill boutonnieres.

Due to its decorative effect, curly parsley is good both in the parterre garden and in the spicy garden, and leafy varieties - as a border, followed by repeated cutting; for seeds, it is better to plant it in a motley lawn. You should not only choose fennel, dill and leaf celery in her neighbors.

Faith, Eagle

Lyudmila, you always have such interesting and informative posts and comments! Now I am definitely convinced that my curls are really root!

Irina, Bender

Parsley is a good herb, but you have to be careful with it, it still has contraindications!

Faith, Eagle

And I decided to grow parsley on the balcony, in a box. I bought seeds, soaked them, sowed them in a box the next day. I waited for a long time, after 18 days thin sprouts appeared, but a few days after germination, the sprouts withered and disappeared, even though I watered the seedlings and illuminated them with a lamp. So I had to go to the market and buy parsley.

Eleonora, Russia

Thank you for the article.

Arina, Saratov

Guys, in the paragraph that talks about preparing parsley seeds for planting, there is a photo with cilantro seeds, but not parsley, of course, if this is important to you

Shevchenko Larisa, Russia

On your root parsley page you have a photo of coriander, i.e. cilantro

Yes, that's right! I messed up with the second photo!) In 2013, parsley and coriander leaves were the same for me. It is now that I can distinguish one from the other with my eyes closed) although even a beginner can navigate only by one smell! Thank you for being attentive to my work and reading the article!

I heard that parsley can be perennial, and I also found out that root parsley is actually a biennial, and for the next years plants grow from seeds ... in general, your opinion is interesting ...

my parsley consistently gives greens on the windowsill for two years all year round, I feed it only three times a year, every time in spring and autumn I remove a little topsoil and add more fresh soil with biohumus. I plant different varieties in one box. I plant fresh every year, so I always have two boxes: with last year's old parsley and freshly planted again, it's very convenient. same with celery. this is the most hassle-free greens to grow on the windowsill!

Tell. how to care for root parsley? which I have been planting for a year and not very successful, I have to either buy or ask someone. In the fall, it is the root that is needed.