Petroselinum
( pet - roh - sel - IH - num )
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At-A-Glance InformationPetroselinum is a small genus, comprised of two herbaceous plant species typically cultivated for their flavorful foliage. Plants are bright green, hairless, and biennial. In their first year of life, they form a rosette of leaves and a tap root that is used as a storage organ over the winter months. In the second year, they produce a flowering stem up to 40 inches tall that holds umbels of pinkish or white to yellow-green flowers. These plants are great in herb gardens or vegetable gardens, and can either be grown in the ground or in containers.
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Petroselinum Species and Varietals
The genus Petroselinum is a member of the plant family Apiaceae, and includes just 2 species. The growing zones for these plants vary depending on the species; for more information, consult the information below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Petroselinum crispum (Parsley, Garden Parsley)
This species is native to Greece, Morocco, and former Yugoslavia, and has been introduced and naturalized in most other areas of the world. It is widely used as a culinary herb in European, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine.
This species is native to Greece, Morocco, and former Yugoslavia, and has been introduced and naturalized in most other areas of the world. It is widely used as a culinary herb in European, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine.
Curly Leaf (French)
This parsley variety has a more decorative appearance and a milder flavor, popularly used as garnish. |
Flat Leaf (Italian)
This cultivar produces flat leaves with stronger flavor. |
Hamburg Root Parsley
This variety produces thicker roots than others, and the root is cultivated and added to soups and stews or eaten raw. |
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Petroselinum segetum (Corn Parsley) This species hails from western Europe and is edible, with a similar flavor to Garden Parsley. It is not widely cultivated, and occurs naturally in grasslands, hedgerows, and river banks. Leaves are narrower than Garden Parsley. |
Caring for Petroselinum
Harvesting Parsley
Propagation
Bixia orellana seed pods are bright red.
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When seeds are mature, seed pods will open.
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Problems and Pests
?? plants are typically pest and disease free. For more information on common garden problems, including how to correct them, see the following links.
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