Tightly ruffled, deep-green leaves on a tidy biennial that crops for the best part of a year. Slow to germinate but worth the wait for a constant kitchen supply.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 40 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Curled Parsley
Petroselinum crispum is a moderate-growing edible plant in the Apiaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall at maturity, with aromatic foliage.
Where to grow Curled Parsley
Curled Parsley suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Curled Parsley provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Curled Parsley does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Curled Parsley in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Curled Parsley in the garden
Curled Parsley earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Curled Parsley. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Curled Parsley
Plant Sale lists Curled Parsley as potted plants and seed. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Curled Parsley seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
