{"product_id":"parsley","title":"Parsley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComun 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 500 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your parsley seeds shallow at just .5cm deep or they should be planted 25-30cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley is slow to germinate so be patient. It can take between 3-6 weeks for seedlings to start showing. Keeping the soil consistently moist will aid germination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can be sown between March and April for indoor planting or between April to end June for outdoor sowing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley will typically be ready to harvest after around 70-90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is usually ready to harvest when around 6-8 inches tall or when there is roughly 5-10 main stems showing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting the bigger leaves or stems near the bottom is best as it ensures a continuous ongoing supply throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley is best harvested in the morning as this is the time the leaves are most flavorful and contain the most oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley prefers fertile, well draining soil that remains consistently moist as a lack of watering will cause it to bolt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley does well in full sun but can do well also in partial shade. The cooler the position, the slower the growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley prefers a soil ph of between 6 - 7ph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley is an easy to grow herb and does just as well in pots as in the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley is rich in Vitamins A, C and K as well as folic acid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered a low calorie superfood and is full of antioxidants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears ago, parsley was used by the Greeks and the Romans, not as a food but as a source of medicine. It was taken to help urinary tract infections as well as preventing kidney stones and it flushed out toxins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"need4seed.ie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282338042185,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1686\/3981\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-29at7.58.04p.m..png?v=1777489526","url":"https:\/\/www.need4seed.ie\/products\/parsley","provider":"need4seed.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}