Parsley is one of the spices specific to Romanian cuisine. It is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia. There are two types of parsley: root parsley and leaf parsley. The first variety forms a strong taproot; its root is primarily used.
The root of leaf parsley has no nutritional value, but it has a rich foliar system that develops continuously, even in the case of regular cuttings, which is why this variety is cultivated for its leaves. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and C.
Open Cultivation Gallery In our country, parsley can be grown in any region. It is a cold-resistant and shade-tolerant plant. Due to its low light requirements, it is also suitable for winter cultivation. At the time of germination, it needs watering, but later this work is not necessary.
It can be cultivated on any type of soil, but the best soils are those rich in nutrients and compact. Leaf parsley requires a higher nitrogen content due to its richer foliar system.
It should be known that parsley does not tolerate monoculture cultivation, so it should not be sown twice in the same place. Sowing is done early spring in soil prepared beforehand in autumn. Sowing can also be done directly in the field, at a distance of 25 cm between rows and a depth of 2-3 cm, starting from March.
Seed germination takes quite a long time, even three to four weeks, so pre-germination of seeds in warm water is recommended. Parsley can also be sown in pots or trays. If we want to have fresh leaves even during the winter, we can grow it on the windowsill. The sowing should be watered abundantly and drying out of the soil should be avoided.
Here's a video tutorial on planting parsley
