{"product_id":"parsley-garden-blend","title":"Garden Blend Parsley Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Blend brings three parsley textures into one sowing: flat, semi-curled and tightly curled leaves. Their fresh, savory flavor suits chopped salads, soups, sauces and the finishing handful scattered over a meal. The mixed foliage also makes an attractive edging for a kitchen garden or a generous container. Parsley has deep roots in Mediterranean cooking and usually supplies its best leafy harvest in the first season, before overwintered plants send up flowers in their second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree leaf textures, one steady supply of fresh flavor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petroselinum crispum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-99 days for established leaf harvest; small pickings may begin earlier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy plants about 12-14 in tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 in between plants; rows 12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley belongs to the carrot family and has a long history as a Mediterranean culinary herb. Garden Blend combines flat, semi-curled and extra-curled leaf forms rather than representing a single uniform leaf type. Its value is the range of textures available from one planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1\/4 in. deep in spring, or start indoors 8 weeks early. Keep evenly moist; sprouts in 14-28 days at 65-75 F. Thin to 8 in.; rows 12 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or light afternoon shade. Keep moisture steady through the slow germination period and during active leaf growth. Remove weeds gently around young seedlings. Harvest a few outer stems at a time instead of stripping the whole plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut outer stems near the base; leave the center growing. Use fresh or freeze chopped leaves. For seed, overwinter several plants and isolate flowering parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley normally flowers after overwintering. Retain several healthy plants representing the desired leaf forms, protect them through winter, and isolate them from other flowering parsley. Allow umbels to turn tan, collect before seed drops, and finish drying under cover. Saved seed may not reproduce the exact proportions of the original blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow emergence is normal; do not let the seedbed dry while waiting. Avoid saturated soil and crowded seedlings. Watch for aphids, leaf spots and caterpillars; where practical, share a few leaves with parsley-feeding swallowtail larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I start harvesting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-99 days for established leaf harvest; small pickings may begin earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I grow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or light afternoon shade. Keep moisture steady through the slow germination period and during active leaf growth. Remove weeds gently around young seedlings. Harvest a few outer stems at a time instead of stripping the whole plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParsley normally flowers after overwintering. Retain several healthy plants representing the desired leaf forms, protect them through winter, and isolate them from other flowering parsley. Allow umbels to turn tan, collect before seed drops, and finish drying under cover. Saved seed may not reproduce the exact proportions of the original blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508652208430,"sku":"HB116","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/parsley-garden-blend","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}