Parsley
About
Parsley is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is widely cultivated as a herb, and a vegetable.
Growing
Parsley grows best in moist, well-drained soil, with full sun. It grows best between 22–30 °C (72–86 °F), and usually is grown from seed. Germination is slow, taking four to six weeks. Typically, plants grown for the leaf crop are spaced 10 cm apart, while those grown as a root crop are spaced 20 cm apart to allow for the root development.
Local
Common Recipes
Varieties
Curly leaf
Used in Tabolleh and other middle eastern salads and as a garnish
Flat leaf
Used in soups, stocks and sauces lots of Western European cuisine
Root Parsley
central, eastern, and southern European cuisines - soups, stews and casseroles
Nutritional Information
Based on a 100g portion 1
| name | amount |
|---|---|
| water | 0 g |
| energy | 0 kJ |
| protein | 0 g |
| fat | 0 g |
References
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USDA Fooddata Central Database -- https://fdc.nal.usda.gov ↩
