Parsley Commun 2

What Parsley Commun 2 is

Parsley Commun 2 (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). This variety is a standard selection for market and home gardens.

The most popular herb in the Western world, parsley has a bright, unmistakable flavour that unites and enhances the flavours of any dish.

It produces flat, smooth, deeply cupped, dark glossy green, medium-sized leaves rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, carotenoids and folic acid.

The rich flavour of the leaves makes them an excellent choice as a seasoning.

The plants reach about 40 cm. tall.

Parsley is the most widely used herb in Bulgarian cuisine — rich in vitamin C, iron and aroma. Leaf parsley can be cut repeatedly, while root parsley also gives an aromatic root.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 87%
• Seeds per packet: 892–1208 pcs (3 g)
• Seed origin: France
• Sowing: February – September; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: March – November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Parsley Commun 2

Parsley Commun 2 seeds are sown in February – September. The plants flower from June to September. Harvest takes place from March to November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Parsley Commun 2

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 15–20 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

Sow the seeds directly outdoors from mid-spring, 1-2 cm deep, 25-30 cm apart. as soon as the soil is workable. To speed up germination, the seeds can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Thin the plants outdoors to 15 cm. apart from each other, when they are about 5 cm tall. Parsley grows best in a mostly sunny spot with fairly rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Soak the seeds for 24 hours and keep the soil moist — parsley is slow to germinate. Sow in early spring or before winter.

Harvest and use

Cut the outer leaves — the plant produces new ones until winter.

Frequently asked questions

When should Parsley Commun 2 be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are February – September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 892–1208 seeds, pack size 3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 87%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Why is parsley so slow to germinate?

The seeds contain essential oils that slow germination — 2–4 weeks. Soaking for 24 hours helps.