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Parsley

Parsley
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Optimal Time/Temperature for Germination:
Fill a large cup or bowl with warm (not hot) water. Add a splash of dish soap, and stir the mixture to help it to dissolve. Place all of your parsley seeds into the mixture and allow them to soak for 1 hour. The heat of the water and the dish soap will help to break down the notoriously tough outer casing of the parsley seeds, helping them to grow faster than they would without soaking. Using a small strainer, pour the soapy water out and run the seeds under lukewarm water. This should remove any traces of the soap, and prepare them for the next step. Fill a bowl with very warm water (about 105°F / 40°C) and place the seeds in the water. Leave these to soak overnight to continue the germination process. After 24 hours soaking in the water, remove the seeds with a strainer and lay them out on a piece of wax paper to dry. When they have been fully dried, they are ready to be planted.
Optimal Soil Conditions:
Parsley works well in any garden or pot, as it doesn’t have strict growing conditions under which it thrives. Choose an area that gets at least partial sunlight, either in its own plot or between other garden plants. If you decide to pot your parsley, place it on a windowsill that gets morning sunlight. Soil that is relatively loose, full of compost/nutrients, and has a pH level between 6 and 7 is perfect for parsley. Test the pH of the soil, and incorporate peat moss into it if the soil is too basic. To create the perfect soil mixture, mix 50% potting soil with 50% compost for nutrients. This will create a light and airy soil mixture that will make it easier for the small root-system of the parsley to attach itself to. The root formation broadens in the 2nd year.
Seed Planting Depth, Spacing and Procedure:
If you want to speed up your planting time even further, you can plant your parsley ahead of time in small containers and move them to their final destination after sprouting. 6-12 weeks prior to the last frost before Spring, plant your parsley seeds into small containers and water them daily. This should give them enough time to begin sprouting, increasing their time to full bloom when planted outdoors or in a larger pot. Wait until all possibility of frost has passed and sow the seeds directly in the garden if you did not start them indoors. Typically, the seeds should be planted at the very beginning of Spring, around March or April. Using a small trowel, make the rows in your garden approximately 10 to 12 inches (25.4 to 30.5 cm) apart and long enough so that the seeds can be sewn in 3-inch (7.6 cm) intervals. The seeds/sprouts need only be covered with ½ inch of dirt, so these holes/rows need not be very deep. Transplant seedlings started indoors into your garden after the last frost and when the plants are at least 3-inches (7.6 cm) tall. Place the seeds so that each plant is at least 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm) from the other plants. This will give the parsley plenty of space to grow, which it will take full advantage of late Spring.
Best Companion Plants and Plants that Hinder:
A symbiotic relationship occurs between parsley and asparagus when planted on the same soil. They help each other grow and parsley keeps asparagus beetles away from asparagus. Corn, beans, and peppers really like parsley. Chives contribute greatly to the growth of parsley. Plants like lettuce, carrots, mint, onions and garlic should not be planted with Parsley.

Growing Instructions

Crop Maintenance

Moisture Requirements & Solutions:
Water your parsley deeply at least once a week to encourage the development of a long taproot. You may need to water more frequently during extremely hot and dry periods. If you’re planting your parsley in pots indoors, give them enough water so that the soil is just barely moist. Consider setting up a drip system if you’re unable to water the parsley regularly
Weeding Needs & Solutions:
Weeds can easily blend in with the parsley, but they take up valuable nutrients and block out sunlight. Mulch around the plants to help the soil retain its moisture and discourage weed growth. Further, pull any weeds on sight and dispose of them far away from your garden. Along the way, seedlings will need to be thinned out so that there is only one plant every 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4 cm). Once the seeds start to develop into plants, go through with a pair of scissors and snip out some of the smaller or less healthy looking plants right down to the soil. If you want to transplant these seedlings to a different location, then you can carefully dig them up using a small spade.
Feeding Needs/Optimal Natural Fertilizers:
Fertilize once a month using a general purpose fertilizer to sustain production for the season. You can also add compost to the soil to help keep it full of nutrients, giving your parsley an extra boost.
Pests, Diseases & Solutions:
Hot, dry weather may cause your parsley plants to turn brown. If this happens cut the plants back, removing any dead plant matter, and water them generously. Remember parsley is a pest repellent and will also attract insects to prey on pests.
When to Harvest/Number of days to maturity:
When the parsley sprouts out with sets of three leaves that are fully developed, it is ready to be picked. If your parsley flowers, the plant is done producing flavorful leaves and should be pulled.
How to Harvest:
Harvest the parsley slowly throughout the season by cutting the outer stalks of the plants just above ground level to encourage additional growth. Harvesting the leaves from the top of the plant will reduce your yield.
Optimal Storage temperature and conditions:
Freeze leaves for later use or dry them to store in airtight containers. Use your stored parsley within a year for optimal flavor. As a crunchy food, the dehydrator makes a good snack like kale does.
Optimal Preserving Procedures:
Seed Saving:
Seeds eventually form when the flowers fade, typically in the late summer or in autumn. Collecting seeds work well with a little dish or paper bag to help catch the seeds. Gently roll the seeds between your finger and thumb to free them from the dried stem. Label and date your seeds.

Harvest and Storage

Notes

The roots of parsley plants are also edible. Depending on the variety of parsley you grow, the roots may be similar to parsnips or carrots. Raw or cooked, the roots are great in soups, stews and vegetable mixes. Flat leaf parsley tends to have a slightly stronger flavor than that of curly-leaf parsley, CAUTION: Be absolutely sure you are harvesting parsley seeds from a parsley plant and NOT poison hemlock seeds from a poison hemlock.

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