Apiacées • Petroselinum crispum hortense

Italian parsley - Organic

"An aromatic flat-leaf parsley, a faithful companion in the kitchen garden."

$4.49

Number of seeds 400 seeds

Native to the Mediterranean basin, Italian parsley with its large, flat leaves has become a staple in kitchen gardens. Its deep green, finely cut clumps provide a discreet yet constant presence in the vegetable patch, always ready to offer a handful of fresh greens for everyday cooking.

In the garden, this so-called "Italian" variety is distinguished by its particularly fragrant foliage, highly prized in cooking. It thrives along the edge of flowerbeds, in a quiet corner of the vegetable garden, or mixed with other aromatic plants to create a vibrant, nourishing space. Its consistent yield throughout the season makes it a reliable plant for ecological gardening, where harvesting is done as needed while respecting the natural cycle of the seasons.

Growing climate: Cool season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Slow growth

Note: Emergence is often slow and irregular; keep the soil constantly moist until germination.

Italian parsley is a staple of Mediterranean and European cuisines. Its flat, aromatic leaves are finely chopped to enhance salads, soups, sauces, vegetable dishes, fish, and meat. It's an ingredient in many herb blends, such as some versions of bouquet garni and tabbouleh. It's best added at the end of cooking or just before serving to preserve its aroma and color. The leaves can be preserved by gently drying or, to retain maximum flavor, finely chopped and frozen (for example, in small cubes in water or oil). Parsley is also one of the herbs traditionally grown near the home, always on hand for meals.