Meet the neighbours · herb
Parsley
Flat or curly, this vitamin-rich herb is worth the slow start from seed.
Parsley comes in flat-leaf and curly-leaf varieties. Both are biennial, though in Cindy's zone it only comes back about half the time, so it is often treated as an annual.
How to grow it
- Slow to germinate from seed — up to 3 weeks — so soak seeds a day or two first if starting your own.
- Needs a sunny, well-draining spot to produce well.
How to use & eat it
- Rich in Vitamins A, K, and C; just 2 tablespoons provides more than the daily recommended Vitamin K.
- Dries well on a towel or in a dehydrator for winter use.
Other neighbours
- FennelEvery part is edible — fronds, bulb, and seed — with a sweet, licorice-like flavour.