Italian parsley (Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum) is a biennial and I cannot remember if the one I have just overwintered in the mini-greenhouse is in its third year or not. Certainly it bolted and flowered last year (the flowers were beautiful). A biennial is supposed to grow leaves, stems and roots from seeds one year, flower the next, and then done. Anyway, the one that I overwintered in the mini-greenhouse is looking pretty good and green so far with a lot going on. Even so, when I was wandering around the garden centre yesterday, trying to not buy absolutely everything that I set my eyes on, I decided to bring home another Italian parsley, just in case. Can't have too much of the stuff really as it's really useful in the kitchen and is packed with vitamins. I love it in green salads.
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Italian Parsley
Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum |
The label says that the Italian parsley is an easy to grow variety with upright growth. A hardy biennial, it grows to 60cm (24in) tall. It can be grown in sun or partial shade in a rich, well-drained, soil. Mine will be planted in potting compost, in a pot.
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| Italian Parsley flowers - macro photo |
