Parsley

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Parsley is a staple herb, to 30 cm high. It can be planted as a productive, attractive edge to garden beds. It will also grow well in containers. It is the richest in iron of any vegetable. In cooler, temperate area it is biannual. In subtropical and tropical areas it rarely survives the wet season. It germinates best between 12 - 25°C soil temperature. In temperate areas sow late September, early October - December. In subtropical areas sow early spring and autumn. In tropical areas sow April - August. Germination is slow, taking 3 - 6 weeks, soaking the seed overnight helps to speed it up. Days to harvest: 70 - 75 days; always pull the whole leaf away from the base and don't leave a leaf stub.