PARSLEY Seeds, Moss Curled

Moss Curled (Petroselinum crispum 'Moss Curled') is a heirloom curly-leaf parsley with dense, finely curled, deep-green foliage. It works as both a culinary herb and an ornamental edging plant, prized for garnishing and fresh flavor.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum 'Moss Curled'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated biennial grown as an annual
• Days to maturity: about 70 to 75 days
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Mature height: 12 to 18 inches

Best for

• Garnishing plates and platters
• Fresh use in salads, soups, and sauces
• Container and border planting
• Drying or freezing for storage
• Adding vitamins A and C to meals

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Germination is slow and can take two to three weeks, so keep the soil consistently moist. Grow in full sun to partial shade and water regularly for lush, tender leaves. Harvest the outer stems first to keep plants producing.

Flavor profile

Fresh, clean, and mildly grassy with a crisp herbal finish.

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