{"product_id":"500-graines-de-persil-plat-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","title":"500 Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds (Petroselinum crispum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetroselinum crispum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eneapolitanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat-leaf parsley, Italian parsley, common broad-leaf parsley: this is the cooks’ parsley. While curly parsley charms with its appearance, flat-leaf parsley clearly wins when it comes to fragrance — more pronounced and full-bodied, it holds up better during cooking. And a little-known fact: its stems are even more aromatic than its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-bodied fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeably more aromatic than curly parsley, it is the chefs’ choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flat leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger and easier to chop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e from spring to winter, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a planter, or in a pot indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded — partial shade suits it well in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, cool, loose, and rich in humus. Adding compost produces noticeably fuller foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e germination is slow, taking about three weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eSoak the seeds overnight in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing, and above all, \u003cstrong\u003ekeep the soil constantly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e until germination — drying out during germination is the main cause of failure. Sow from April to October at a depth of 1 cm, staggering sowings for regular harvests. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 15 cm apart. Water regularly, as drought causes it to bolt prematurely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the flower stalks as soon as they appear in the second year to extend leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter stems\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base, leaving the center intact: the plant will continue to regrow. Never cut the clump halfway up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not discard the stems: more aromatic than the leaves, they add wonderful flavor to stocks, broths, and court-bouillons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt pairs well with tomatoes and \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, and its proximity is reputed to benefit roses. See also \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-persil-frise-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecurly parsley\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one plant go to seed in the second year: its yellow-green umbels are veritable platforms for hoverflies and beneficial parasitic wasps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all plants in the carrot family, it is a host plant for swallowtail caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopped raw at the end of cooking: tabbouleh, persillade, gremolata, chimichurri, sauces, and soups. Its ability to withstand cooking makes it more versatile than curly parsley, which is often limited to decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional medicinal plant, cultivated in herb gardens since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a biennial, it goes to seed in its second year: let one plant flower, then harvest the umbels when the seeds turn brown. Be careful, as it cross-pollinates with curly parsley: isolate your seed plant if you grow both. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooks’ parsley, more fragrant than curly parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865924677965,"sku":"3760335361227","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/160-graines-persil-plat-fond-blanc.webp?v=1747311469","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-persil-plat-plante-aromatique-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}