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Curly Parsley — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Curly Parsley
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55days to harvest

14-28days to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring or late summer, or start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep emerald green
Size: 12-18".
Shape: Densely curled and ruffled leaves
Flavour: Fresh, grassy, slightly bitter with earthy undertones

In the kitchen

Garnish, soups, stews, sauces, tabbouleh, herb butter, dried seasoning

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, carrot fly, spider mites
Diseases: Crown rot, leaf blight, powdery mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to most diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesParsley repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

CarrotsParsley improves carrot growth and flavor while carrots help loosen soil for parsley roots

ChivesBoth herbs repel aphids and other pests while sharing similar growing conditions

RosesParsley attracts beneficial insects that help control rose pests like aphids

AsparagusParsley repels asparagus beetles while asparagus provides light shade for parsley

PeppersParsley deters pepper pests and attracts beneficial predatory insects

StrawberriesParsley improves strawberry growth and helps repel harmful insects

MarigoldsBoth plants work together to repel nematodes and various garden pests

Avoid

MintAggressive spreading nature can overwhelm parsley and compete for nutrients

LettuceBoth compete for similar nutrients and parsley can inhibit lettuce germination

CarawayCross-pollination can affect seed production and flavor of both herbs

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 36
Protein (g): 2.97
Fat (g): 0.79
Carbohydrate (g): 6.33
Fibre (g): 3.3
Sugars (g): 0.85
Vitamin A (µg): 421
Vitamin C (mg): 133
Vitamin E (mg): 0.75
Vitamin K (µg): 1640
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.09
Folate (µg): 152
Calcium (mg): 138
Iron (mg): 6.2
Magnesium (mg): 50
Phosphorus (mg): 58
Potassium (mg): 554
Zinc (mg): 1.07
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Curly Parsley

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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