Parsley Lisette
Hardy Biennial Herb
- Cropping: Harvest all year round; won't bolt from autumn sowings
- Height: 24 inches
Description
Improved Green Pearl type, producing a vigorous rosette of longer stems and more pronounced finer curled dark green leaves, that stand well without yellowing or bolting.
Ideal for pot growing on a windowsill or the patio.
Height 30-60cm (12-24in)
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | April-August outdoors. August-March under glass, or in pots indoors. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart |
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August sowings will overwinter.
Sow in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.
Harvest as and when required.
Can also be sown under glass, in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost.
Place at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination.
Aftercare Instructions
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, or pot on as a windowsill plant or in a container for the patio or conservatory.
Kitchen Notes
With its high nutritional content and attractive dark curled leaves, 'Lisette' can be included in a wide choice of cooked dishes and salads.
