Parsley Cukrowa

Parsley Cukrowa: variety and characteristics

Parsley Cukrowa (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb of the Carrot family (Apiaceae). Kukrova parsley is among the most popular varieties grown in home gardens.

It owes its popularity to its well-shaped conical roots, which grow 14-17 cm long and consist of a tasty, fleshy part that is ideal for eating directly.

This is an early variety, intended for summer and early autumn harvest. The roots are covered with a thin, smooth skin.

Besides flavour, the flesh is notable for its crunchiness. The abundant foliage consists of medium-sized leaves.

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: 90%
• Seeds per packet: 1445–1955 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February – September; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Harvest: March – November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Parsley Cukrowa

Parsley Cukrowa 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 Cukrowa

• 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 Cukrowa be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1445–1955 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 90%. 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.