{"product_id":"col-1ltr-par-fla","title":"Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Herb Plants, Fresh Kitchen Garden Ready, Outdoor Growing, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring fresh, aromatic flavour straight to your kitchen with this set of three Italian Flat Leaf Parsley plants. Widely regarded as the preferred parsley for cooking, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley offers a stronger, more robust flavour compared to its curly-leaved cousin, making it an essential addition to any herb garden. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out into borders, raised beds, containers or window boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Italian Flat Leaf Parsley plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied in a 1 litre root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlants are fresh and kitchen garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Italian Flat Leaf Parsley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian Flat Leaf Parsley is a versatile culinary herb prized for its bright green, deeply divided flat leaves and rich, peppery flavour. It is a staple ingredient in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and European cuisines, used generously in sauces, soups, salads, marinades and as a fresh garnish. The leaves are easy to chop and hold their flavour well when added during cooking, unlike many delicate herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a biennial herb, parsley typically produces lush foliage in its first year before flowering in its second season. Many gardeners choose to sow or replant annually for the best leaf production. With regular harvesting from the outer stems, plants will continue to produce fresh growth throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, especially during warm or dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHarvest from the outside of the plant first, cutting stems at the base to encourage new growth from the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFeed occasionally with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCan be grown successfully in garden borders, raised beds, patio containers or kitchen windowsills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProtect with a cloche or move containers under cover during harsh winter weather to extend the harvest season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, French Parsley, Plain-Leaved Parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial Herb (commonly grown as an annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 cm x 30–45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Clump-Forming Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitchen Gardens, Herb Borders, Raised Beds, Containers, Window Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (second year) – small yellow-green umbel flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to Autumn (can be extended with winter protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Green, Flat, Deeply Divided Aromatic Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial Insects and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Flat Leaf variety of parsley, chosen for its superior culinary flavour and versatility in the kitchen. You will receive three individual plants, each with a well-developed 1 litre root ball.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57700050141558,"sku":"COL-1LTR-PAR-FLAX3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57700050174326,"sku":"COL-1LTR-PAR-FLAX6","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_b4155d2c-9086-4756-8170-725eba9342c2.png?v=1776441712","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-par-fla","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}