Parsley planting with lime and outdoor care

It is difficult to imagine a farmer who does not grow greens on his plot. Any gardener will definitely provide a garden bed for sowing parsley. Not a single summer dish is complete without this greenery. Parsley has a fairly wide range of applications. It is added to hot dishes, salads, used for decoration, made preparations for the winter in dry or frozen form, eaten raw as a spicy herb. With proper care, planting in open ground before winter and spring is not difficult.

Characteristics and useful properties of parsley

There are two types of parsley - root and leaf... Contains a large amount of nutrients:

• vitamins PP, E, C (5 times more than in lemon and rose hips);
• elements P (phosphorus), Ce (selenium), K (potassium);
• calcium, iron, magnesium;
• a complex of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins thiamine, riboflavin, retinol.

The root differs from the leaf in that it is used for food root vegetableformed at the end of the season. Has the same flavoring properties as leaf.

Used for the preparation of marinades and pickles.

Leafy can be - ordinary and curly... Curly is used to add to dishes and as a decoration.

Correct sowing of parsley seeds in the garden in spring

Sowing work must be carried out in April, as soon as the frosts pass and the earth warms up to +5 degrees.

Soaking for successful germination

It should be noted that the seeds contain essential oils that prevent germination. In order for the seeds to germinate faster before planting, they must be soaked.

This can be done in one of the following ways:

• Method 1... Before soaking, the seeds are dipped in hot water (not boiling water). Hot water will wash off essential oils from the seeds. Then pour water at room temperature (19-23 degrees) on the bottom of the saucer, pour out the seeds and leave for 12 hours. Then the seeds need to be soaked in a growth stimulator. During the soaking process, they need to be pulled out every 3 hours so that oxygen can flow to the seeds.After three days, the seeds are ready for planting.
• Method 2... Before soaking, pour vodka into the bottom of the saucer and dip the seeds wrapped in cheesecloth for 15-20 minutes into it. You should carefully monitor the time so that the seeds do not get burned. Having taken out of the saucer with vodka, the seeds must be thoroughly rinsed with water and dried.

Soaking parsley seeds

Both methods will help the seeds germinate faster.

Also, some gardeners use soaking parsley, carrot or dill seeds in milk, and are happy with the result.

How to make the processing and preparation of soil for growing

Before planting seeds in the garden, it is necessary to prepare and process the soil. They begin to prepare the soil in the fall. The beds are dug up and introduced into the soil mullein.

If the soil is predominantly clayey add sifted river sand and sawdust... In the spring, the soil must be well loosened and applied mineral fertilizers (it is better to plant parsley in fertile soil).

For the growth of greenery, a garden bed where tomatoes, zucchini, onions, and cucumbers were previously grown are best suited. The beds should be in the sun, or slightly shaded. Sowing seeds is necessary no deeper than 1 cm... Sprinkle the grooves with earth, water well, mulch with humus or cover with plastic.

Care after planting in the open field

When the first shoots will sprout, it is necessary loosen the soil and thin out the seedlings... The first thinning is performed in the presence of 2-3 leaves. The distance between the bushes should be more than 2 cm.

The second thinning must be done in the presence of 5-6 leaves. Leave between the plants no more than 6 cm.

Loosening the soil and removing weeds must be done at least 4 times.

During the season, you need to make top dressing 2 times and be sure to loosen at least 4 times... The first top dressing is applied to the soil if the seedlings have 2-3 leaves. Nitrogen-rich fertilizers are best suited for this purpose.

Cutting the stems is necessary as close to the ground as possible... It is not recommended to cut off a large number of leaves from the bush at once in one day. You need to cut 1/3 of the bush to give the bush time to recover. If you do not plan to collect seeds, then the stem with inflorescences must be removed, since new leaves will not grow.

A prerequisite for growing for a good harvest is regular watering, weed removal and loosening of the soil. Watering must be done in the evening. Loosening is necessary to give oxygen access to the roots of the plant. If there is a need to harvest before late autumn, it is recommended to sow parsley twice a month.

To plant in spring, the following varieties are recommended:

1. Leaf parsleyOrdinary". Refers to early ripening varieties. Matures in 70 days. The taste is spicy, the leaves are dissected, the rosette is powerful. Only leaves are suitable for food.
2. «Breeze"- sheet. Aging period 80 days. The taste is delicate, retains freshness and taste for a long time after cutting.
3. «Aster"- curly-haired variety. Matures in 65 days. After cutting, the bush quickly recovers and grows back.
4. «Yielding"- a variety of root greens, has a pointed root crop. Aging period 130 days;
5. «Festivalnaya"- leaf parsley. Ripening period 56-65 days. The leaves are dark green in color, fragrant, strongly dissected. Grows well after cutting.

How to sow seeds for the winter

Sowing parsley for the winter is good because greens will begin to appear as soon as the snow melts and it becomes warm.

Seeds that have wintered in the ground sprout very active... After cutting off the first greens, the garden bed can be used again.

The soil for planting should be prepared in the fall. Having dug up the bed, you need to apply fertilizer. It is better to use mullein for this purpose.

In November, after the onset of frost, when the topsoil freezes by 2 cm, you can sow seeds. Seeds not recommended to soakso that they do not rise before the onset of frost.

In the soil, it is necessary to make grooves 2 cm deep with a distance between rows of 15-20 cm. Pour a layer of quicklime 0.5 cm thick into the grooves and sow parsley seeds into them. Sprinkle the grooves with earth and cover them with humus. The humus will keep you warm and protected from the wind.

In the spring, as soon as shoots appear, it is necessary to water 3 times a week with warm water... Plants should be watered in the evening.

When planting before winter, after the emergence of seedlings, watered 3 times a week

After the emergence of 2 leaves on the shoots, it is necessary to perform the first thinning. Only the strongest shoots should be left. The second thinning is performed if there are 5-6 leaves on the seedlings. The distance to honey with bushes is 10 cm.

Top dressing must be applied twice... The first time after the leaves appear. The second feeding should be carried out in two weeks. After applying top dressing, watering is necessary so that the nutrients penetrate well into the soil and dissolve there.

If the soil is not depleted, there is no need for feeding, since parsley does not like an abundance of fertilizers.

Causes of Poor Seed Germination

Even experienced gardeners sometimes face the problem of poor parsley sprouting. Let's try to figure out the reasons why it may not come up:

1. Increased acidity of the soil... You can normalize the acidity level by adding ash to the soil;
2. The soil is heavy... If parsley seeds are planted deeply, they cannot penetrate the thick soil. It is necessary to sow to a depth of no more than 1 cm in spring and 1.5 cm in winter. In the event that the soil is clayey, it is necessary to add sifted river sand and sawdust to the soil;
3. Bed in the shade... Greens grow well in sunny beds. It may not rise in the shadows at all. In the case of seedlings on shaded beds, it will be very pale, with a weak aroma and poorly expressed taste;
4. Seeds with a poor shelf life... Remains germinating only for three years. To get a good harvest, you need to sow only fresh seeds;
5. Long germination period... The high content of essential oils in the seeds repels water and makes germination difficult. To speed up the process, the seeds are soaked in hot water.

One of the reasons for poor germination is seeds with a poor shelf life.

Harvesting and storage

Parsley can be harvested throughout the season.

The best way to store parsley is freezing... Why? - When frozen, parsley does not lose its aroma, the color remains the same, the taste does not change.

Wash parsley leaves, dry with a towel, chop finely. Put the chopped leaves in a plastic bag and put in the freezer, they will look great even when frozen.

If necessary, the required amount can be easily separated from the total mass (frozen parsley is easy to cut). Collect parsley stalks in small bunches and freeze.

Them use when preparing any hot dishes... It is enough to dip a bunch of stems into a hot dish for 5 minutes before the end of cooking. This will improve its taste. Parsley can also be stored dry by first drying it in a dry room with low light.

Root parsley is harvested in late autumn, before the onset of frost. The leaves are cut off and stored in the basement, sprinkled with sand.

This spicy and healthy plant, when properly planted and cared for, will surely delight you with a rich, vitamin-rich harvest. Planting and growing it is easy, the main thing is to process the seeds and care for them properly.

Parsley is a bushy herb that is often used to prepare and decorate a variety of dishes. It can be added to conservation, dried or frozen for later use in winter. The most useful properties of this plant will be the normalization of digestion and an increase in appetite.But in order for it to always be present in dishes and on the table, you need to take care of how to plant and further grow parsley in the open field in the country, greenhouse or at home in boxes of seeds. The garden of summer residents always has a garden bed, especially parsley or dill of different varieties. Taking care of this spicy bush, you can get a large and rich harvest of greenery.

Types and varieties of parsley for growing in the open field

There are two types of parsley:

• root;
• sheet.

Root parsley is grown for the further use of the roots. They are added both to various dishes and to make medicinal broths. Leafy parsley is prized for its juicy and spicy leaf pulp. This parsley is widely used in cooking. Each of these species has its own varieties. Let's take a closer look at some of them.

Leaf parsley varieties

Parsley Astra. If you want to enjoy early greens, then feel free to choose this variety for planting. The curly leaves of this parsley can be cut off as early as 55-60 days. New sockets willingly grow in the place of the cut. The variety is very productive and suitable for growing both outdoors and indoors.

Common parsley. Mid-season variety. The dark green leaves are strongly dissected. The variety is suitable for reusable cutting and has a high yield.

Parsley Breeze. Mid-season variety. Its main advantage is the ability to maintain a fresh look for a long time after cutting and not turn yellow. That is why those people who grow greens for sale often choose this particular variety. Leaves are smooth, slightly wavy, but not curly.

Parsley Gloria. A mid-season variety that also retains its fresh appearance remarkably for a long time. Suitable for both freezing and fresh consumption.

To have fresh greens on the table all summer and early autumn, plant varieties of different ripening periods. The most popular late-ripening varieties are Italian Giant, Katyusha, Green Crystal, Carnival, etc.

Root parsley varieties

Sugar parsley. The cone-shaped roots of this variety reach a length of up to 30 cm and a weight of 30-60 grams. Root crops of white color with a slightly grayish tinge have excellent taste, for which they are loved by many gardeners.

Parsley Alba. A late-ripening variety, one of the important properties of which is an impressive mass of roots - 220-290 gr. Also, the root does not have small lateral roots. It is well stored and has a high yield.

Harvest parsley. Root vegetables have a juicy white flesh and are well stored.

Parsley Final. Cone-shaped fruits grow up to 200 grams in weight.

Among the varieties of root parsley loved by gardeners, it is worth noting Vershki and Roots, Good Morning, Eagle, Doctor, etc.

How to deal with pests?

Dates for planting parsley in open ground

You can sow parsley at several different times. Sowing parsley in the spring can be started at the very beginning of April, as soon as the frost is gone. Some prefer winter growing from late October to early November. You can start sowing even in summer from late June to early July.

The timing of planting parsley depends a lot on the goals you are pursuing. Summer sowing is usually done with the aim of implementation in early May for the next season. The fact is that summer sowing avoids a lot of waste during storage.

If you want to please your home with juicy greens as early as possible, a planting before winter is suitable for you. In this case, the work is complicated by weather conditions, so that the beds are prepared about a month before planting and then the seeds are sown directly into the frozen soil. In winter, you can plant parsley for seedlings, as this will make it possible to plant ready-made bundles of greens in the ground immediately after the onset of heat. They do this in February; ordinary pots are suitable as beds.

Sowing parsley in the spring is the most popular option among summer residents and land owners. Here, the risk of seed germination during frosts is maximally excluded, because then the crops will not be lost. You can plant parsley both in open ground and in a greenhouse.

How to plant parsley outdoors

Planting parsley in the spring requires early preparation of the site, which is carried out in the fall. If you are sowing parsley in the fall, soil preparation for cultivation is carried out at least two to three weeks before sowing.

Growing fodder parsley requires the introduction of manure into the soil, but not before sowing parsley, but a year before it, before growing the predecessor crop. Green parsley (leaf), on the other hand, grows well on manure. It is brought in in the fall for digging in the amount of 4-5 kg ​​per m². Instead of manure, compost can be used in the same quantities. In the poor soil, in addition to organic matter, a complex mineral fertilizer is applied, but this is done in the spring, immediately before planting. If you are going to sow parsley before winter, then apply mineral fertilizers to the soil along with manure or compost.

Since dry parsley seeds germinate slowly, soak them in water for half an hour and then dry them to crumble and not stick to your hands. Make grooves 1-1.5 cm deep in the garden bed at a distance of half a meter from one another, spill them well with warm water, and when it is absorbed, sow seeds in them, close the grooves with soil and compact it. Parsley usually springs up in two to three weeks. Podzimny sowing is carried out with dry seeds, after which the bed is mulched with peat or humus.

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Outdoor parsley care

When choosing a site for planting and caring for parsley in the open field, it is better to give preference to the beds where zucchini, pumpkins, cucumbers or tomatoes used to grow. Re-sowing after parsley or other umbellates is carried out after three to four years. For parsley, especially root varieties, you need a loose, cultivated soil rich in organic matter.

In the fall, when a plot for parsley is being prepared, when digging, 3 to 5 kg of rotted manure or humus are introduced per square meter. After the snow melts, the beds are fertilized in a complex manner. In this case, there are 4 kg of compost, 15 grams of superphosphate, 10 grams of potassium chloride and 20 grams of nitrate per square meter.

Until the seedlings appear above the surface of the soil, the care and cultivation of parsley consists in careful watering and ventilation of the crops under the film. The emerging weeds are removed, and after germination, not only weeding, but also loosening of the soil, feeding and thinning of seedlings, which is carried out at the stage of 2-3 cut true leaves, is added to the measures for the care of parsley planted in the open field.

Until a full-fledged leaf outlet is formed, parsley is fed twice with infusion of mullein or compost. For 8-10 liters of water, take 1 kg of organic matter, about 15 grams of superphosphate and the same amount of potassium sulfate. In August, plants, especially those grown for root crops, should no longer receive nitrogen-containing fertilizers so that this element does not accumulate in the roots and aboveground parts of the plant.

Parsley tolerates hot days well, but greens devoid of moisture become noticeably coarser and tougher, but accumulate aromas and essential oils better:

• If the parsley is to be eaten fresh, the plant needs watering to provide 60–70% soil moisture.
• To get a more flavorful raw material for drying, a couple of weeks before harvesting, parsley is limited to watering.

At the same time, the roots are harvested for storage. Plants that remain to winter in the ground are carefully spud and mulched.

Diseases of parsley outdoors

1. Powdery mildew. To combat the disease, it is advisable to use biological products - for example, Fitosporin.
2. Stolbur.Planting parsley requires careful care: removal of weeds, treatment with herbicides. The carrier of the disease is the leafhopper. Do not allow it to appear and multiply in the garden.
3. White spot. Recommended two times treatment during July with Energen's solution (20 drops per 1 liter of water).
4. Rust. The treatment is the same as in the case of white spot.

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Parsley pests in the open field

1. Carrot beetle. To fight, use, for example, Fitoferm or Iskra Bio preparations.
2. Carrot fly. If you look at a photo of the leaves of diseased plants, you can see that they turn red-purple. You can sprinkle naphthalene or a mixture of red and black pepper between the rows.
3. Stem nematode. In this case, preventive care will help more than treatment (for example, preheating the seeds).
4. Melon aphid. With active reproduction on plants, it transfers many viruses and fungi. To fight, you need to use a soap solution (40 g for soap in a bucket of water).

How to grow parsley - video

Growing greenery outdoors is a natural process for most owners of summer cottages. Planting aromatic herbs, including different varieties of parsley, is considered one of the simplest procedures. Of course, this does not mean that plants do not need at least minimal maintenance. How to create the prerequisites for obtaining a plentiful and healthy harvest of parsley - an article with a photo will tell you in detail.

Description: varieties and varieties of parsley

In terms of vitamin C content, it easily outperforms a lemon, and in terms of the amount of vitamin A it will leave carrots behind. The representative of the large family of the Umbrellas - Parsley - is a frost-resistant biennial. It can withstand frosts down to -9 ... -10 degrees C. Of course, its main advantages are its pleasant spicy taste and medicinal properties.

An experienced gardener will distinguish the varieties of this culture even from a photo. Parsley happens:

1. Stem. Grown for aromatic foliage. Varieties: with smooth leaves - Breeze, Bogatyr, etc.; with curly ones - Astra, Triplex, etc.
2. Root. Greens are rarely cut off from it, making it possible to ripen the root crop, which is used for marinades and pickles. Varieties: Yielding; Spicy; Sugar, etc.

Parsley sprouts

Planting a plant in the country

Loose, neutral or slightly acidic soil is suitable for growing parsley. The site for planting should be in the sun, but you can pick up partial shade. It is better to prepare the beds in the fall, digging them up together with organic matter and mineral dressings. The seeds are kept in water or a weak solution of manganese for 24 hours. Then they are placed in cheesecloth and germinated until white sprouts appear.

Advice. To make the seeds germinate faster, soak them for 4 hours in milk, and then in potassium permanganate.

For the prevention of diseases and pests, some summer residents recommend heating the seed in a thermos with hot water (t ... + 45 ... + 50 oC). Seedlings are placed in grooves 1-2 cm deep at a distance of about 15 cm from each other. After that, three times, with an interval of 15 minutes, sprinkle the grooves with fine quicklime. The soil is slightly compacted and mulched with compost.

You can sow dry seeds, but they will sprout a week later. This method is more suitable for winter sowing in open ground. If you want to pick fresh, fragrant greens from spring to late fall, use the conveyor planting method. To do this, sow parsley twice a month.

Attention! In the northern regions, parsley is sometimes grown by seedlings in peat pots. Care for young sprouts before planting them in the ground is about the same as for seedlings of other crops.

Parsley care

Basic grooming practices are standard for most outdoor crops:

• watering;
• loosening the soil;
• removal of weeds;
• thinning;
• applying dressings;
• prevention of reproduction of diseases and pests.

Parsley shoots must be thinned out

Leaf parsley is more watering demanding than root parsley.Sprinkle it with warm, settled water early in the morning or after sunset. After, after about a day, - loosen the ground and remove weeds, which are especially harmful to young shoots. If you harvest greens on a regular basis, the thinning process takes place on its own. Root varieties need to be broken through, regardless of whether you take leaves from them. For the first time, leave a space of 3 cm between the plants, then 5-10 cm.

Fertilizing and feeding crops

The composition of fertilizers depends on the type of plant:

1. If you are growing a leafy crop, stock up on saltpeter or another nitrogen-containing product. This will help the plant grow lush greenery. Nitrate consumption - 50-60 g per 10 sq. m. Use the finished products according to the instructions.
2. Root parsley needs fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium. In the spring, it can be any mineral dressing that contains these elements. At the end of summer, add 50 g of potassium salt and 70 g of superphosphate to the soil. This amount is calculated for 10 sq. m.

Attention! If you feed the root parsley with nitrogen fertilizer in the fall, it will become a source of nitrates.

Plant propagation by seeds. Winter forcing greens from root crops

Even root varieties of parsley can only be propagated by seed. The material is collected in the 2nd year. Plants with seed pods are mowed and laid to dry. After that, they are threshed, dried and removed from the husk and impurities.

Advice. Parsley seeds are suitable for reproduction for 2-3 years after harvest.

If you don't want to wait for spring for sowing and want to get fragrant greens for the New Year holidays, do this:

1. In the fall (towards the end of October), dig up the roots from the open ground. They should be at least 5 cm long and about 4 cm wide. Please note that this growing method is only suitable for root varieties.
2. Disinfect the container with potassium permanganate.
3. Pour drainage at the bottom, then the nutrient mixture. Moisten it.
4. Plant the roots close to each other. Leave only the heads on the surface.
5. Compact the soil slightly. Further - abundant watering.

Keep the container cool at first, and moisturize the roots sparingly. When sprouts appear, transfer the container to heat (about + 20C). Light and water the parsley well. With proper care, you will start harvesting in about 2 months.

Parsley seeds

Diseases and pests. Control methods

1. Powdery mildew. To combat the disease, it is advisable to use biological products - for example, Fitosporin.
2. Stolbur. Planting parsley requires careful care: removal of weeds, treatment with herbicides. The carrier of the disease is the leafhopper. Do not allow it to appear and multiply in the garden.
3. White spot. Recommended two times treatment during July with Energen's solution (20 drops per 1 liter of water).
4. Rust. The treatment is the same as in the case of white spot.

Pests:

1. Carrot beetle. To fight, use, for example, Fitoferm or Iskra Bio preparations.
2. Carrot fly. If you look at a photo of the leaves of diseased plants, you can see that they turn red-purple. You can sprinkle naphthalene or a mixture of red and black pepper between the rows.

   Carrot fly

3. Stem nematode. In this case, preventive care will help more than treatment (for example, preheating the seeds).
4. Melon aphid. With active reproduction on plants, it transfers many viruses and fungi. To fight, you need to use a soap solution (40 g for soap in a bucket of water).

Advice. To be effective, fight the root cause by destroying insects first on carrots, onions, garlic, and melons.

Parsley: combination with other plants

On the same bed with parsley, asparagus, garlic, sweet and hot peppers will get along well. Often there is a combination of this culture with tomatoes, cucumbers and legumes. If you are growing different varieties of cabbage, feel free to sow fragrant greens between the rows.It will be successful for her in the open field with onions, spinach, leeks.

Attention! A controversial combination is considered a combination with other Umbrella - carrots, coriander, dill, cilantro, fennel, etc. Planting parsley in the place where "relatives" grew up is not recommended. The best predecessors are tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, all types of cabbage, onions, potatoes.

Parsley can be sown not only in the garden, but also in the flower garden - for example, next to roses, daisies, cosmos and snapdragons. A fragrant grass border around the strawberry beds will protect tasty berries from the invasion of slugs and snails. It is worth avoiding unless joint planting with corn and asters. With such a variety of combinations, you can sow parsley in different areas each time. This corresponds to the rules of agricultural technology, because a crop should be planted in the same place with an interval of 4-5 years. Of course, the land will not be empty at this time: potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and legumes grow well after parsley.

Growing parsley in the open field: video

Growing parsley: photo

You can grow unpretentious parsley in the garden, in the greenhouse and even on the windowsill of the house. Every gardener will surely find a favorite variety of fragrant seasoning. Seeding and grooming secrets will help you get a rich harvest of delicious roots and juicy greens.

Types and varieties of parsley

There are two main varieties of parsley - root and leaf. There are a huge number of varieties of each type. All of them differ in terms of sowing and harvesting, the size of the roots and the abundance of greenery.

Root parsley

In this type of parsley, the root is of primary importance, all the strength of the plant goes to the development of this particular part of the plant. In this case, greens can also be used, the taste does not suffer. The root usually grows fleshy cylindrical in shape. It is good to use it for further preparation of dry additives in dishes and medicinal tinctures.

Berlin

Refers to late-ripening varieties. Harvesting begins after 150-180 days. The creamy root, 4 cm in diameter, is tapered with a sharp tip. The length can reach 20 cm or more. Gardeners describe the pulp as incredibly tender and delicious. Spreading leaf rosette with long stems and dark greenery. Harvesting can be done from June to September, depending on climatic conditions and planting dates. The roots perfectly complement salads and pickles.

Sugar

Belongs to one of the most delicious varieties. As the name suggests, the root has a sweet taste, but not sugary. The yellow core and white-gray peel form a conical root crop no more than 30 cm long. A distinctive feature is a high content of vitamin C, carotene, calcium salts. Refers to early ripening varieties, harvesting can be done as early as 76-100 days from sowing. Spreading leaves in the amount of 20-40 pieces form a powerful rosette. Under favorable growing conditions, it gives a bountiful harvest of up to 6 kg per 1 sq. m landing.

Bordovician

Great for adding to soups, borscht and cabbage soup. The leaves of the plant are of a rich emerald color, below they have a matte texture. Distinctive features:

• special aroma of white cylindrical root;
• good keeping quality;
• resistance to pests and diseases.

The root of Bordeaux parsley reaches 120-160 grams, the succulent leaves are successfully used for food.

Mid-season Yielding

It ripens in 130-140 days after sowing. Semi-spreading rosette with 20-25 leaves. Up to 7 kg of crops can be harvested from one square meter of soil. Loves lighting, but will give good results in semi-shaded areas.

Leaf parsley

This parsley is ideal for greens in salads. Shoot growth is fast and abundant. Different varieties have their own unique aroma and taste. It is divided into two types - smooth and curly. The latter also has decorative qualities.

Such greens have smooth leaves without curls, but with characteristic ragged edges.Fluffy rosettes with many dark green shoots. One bush can grow up to 100 leaves. The roots of these varieties are not suitable for human consumption.

Yielding ordinary

Fragrant greens with excellent yields. An early variety becomes ripe 70 days after germination. The rosette is characterized by the presence of up to 100 dark green leaves. The root crop is not eaten.

Green crystal

High-yielding parsley for universal use. Greens grow vigorously and profusely. Large leaves grow back after cutting in a short time. This variety is good for any use, especially for freezing. Suitable for canning and drying for the winter.

Festivalnaya

From the moment of the first shoots to ripeness, it takes 55-60 days. The strong bush has 30 to 60 dark green leaves. The variety is frost resistant. The optimal height of the bundle for cutting is 10-14 cm, if the greens are needed for fresh consumption. For drying, it is better to start harvesting at the time of bud formation.

Natalka

Ripens in 55-60 days and gives a high yield. The bush is powerful green. The leaves are large, emerald, juicy. It has a high aroma and a complex of essential oils, vitamins and mineral salts. It is valued for its high yield of leaves, resistance to disease and cold, rapid growth after cutting. Recommended for use in any form: fresh, dried and frozen. In the kitchen, it is used as a seasoning for pickles and first courses.

Curly varieties of leaf parsley

Curly parsley is not only excellent taste, but also an opportunity to decorate the dish. The aroma is persistent and well expressed. The advantage is the rapid growth of new shoots after harvesting. The freshness of the harvested greens lasts up to 7 days.

Esmeralda

One plant can collect 50 grams of greens. At the same time, there are 30-40 leaves in a bunch. After cutting, the plant quickly regains its green mass. Up to 1-1.5 kg of crops can be obtained per square meter of land.

Moskrause

The German visitor is known for its beautiful swirling leaves. Greens are good both dry and fresh. The variety belongs to the early maturing, and therefore fell in love with gardeners.

Gloria

Early maturing and high-yielding variety. It is suitable for growing both in the greenhouse and in the open field. The bush grows low with large leaves. Excellent long-distance travel and refrigerator storage.

Bravo

The variety was bred by Russian breeders. The plant has long vertical petioles. The leaves are strongly curled and brightly colored. Strong aroma is characteristic.

Bogatyr

Refers to a late-ripening variety. It has the best taste when fresh. The popularity of this parsley has brought high yields. After cutting the first leaves, new bunches grow quickly.

Slavic

The peculiarity of this parsley is the ability to tolerate low temperatures well and long-term lack of watering. The bush is quite compact, the stems are low and spreading, the leaves are curled and have a rich emerald color. In one season, the bush can be pruned several times. Gardeners fell in love with Slavic parsley because of its ability to maintain freshness for a long time after cutting.

Growing parsley on a windowsill

Parsley grown in an apartment is able to supply vitamins in winter and spring. The culture is unpretentious, and anyone, even a novice gardener, will be able to grow fragrant and juicy greens on the windowsill. For this to happen for sure, you must be guided by the tips and rules for care.

Parsley bought in the store cannot be compared in terms of usefulness and taste with those greens that are grown independently with caring hands.

Soil preparation and planting

For planting a mini-garden on the windowsill, store soil for violets is suitable. The composition of this soil is good for any greenery, parsley is no exception. If there is no trust in purchased mixtures, then it will not be difficult to prepare the soil yourself.It is necessary to combine fertile soil, double superphosphate and potassium salt. A slightly acidic soil enriched with minerals and humus is preferred. Parsley will grow well in a mixture of peat, humus and garden soil in the following proportion: 1-1-2. Phosphorus and potash fertilizers are applied to the finished soil.

The volume of the container for planting is limited, so it is important that the plant receives nutrients throughout its growth. Containers will be needed with a depth of 20-30 cm. These can be boxes, pots, trays. Small drain holes are required.

A layer of stones of 1.5-2 cm is placed on the bottom of any container. Peat pots are also suitable for sowing, but after that you will need to transplant the seedlings into a more spacious container or into open ground.

There are two ways to grow parsley at home:

• from seeds;
• from the roots.

In the first method, the crop is harvested 40-60 days after sowing. The right seeds are half the battle. Experienced gardeners, when growing greenery at home, prefer early varieties.

The curly variety of greenery perfectly tolerates dry air and short-term lack of watering. Just such conditions are often found on window sills during the heating period.

To speed up the spitting of seeds, they are soaked for 24 hours in water at a temperature of 37-40, which must be changed every 3-4 hours. Then it is necessary to disinfect the planting material in a manganese solution.

Sequence of actions for landing:

• make holes with a distance of 50 mm from each other., 6-15 mm deep;
• spill every hole with water;
• spread the seeds and sprinkle with soil;
• water the entire planting again with water;
• cover the sowing with a film and put it on the windowsill, it is desirable to maintain the temperature in the region of 17-20 degrees.

Until the first sprouts hatch, you need to moisten the earth as it dries. Mold on the soil in damp conditions is also undesirable, therefore ventilation is also needed. The first shoots grow quickly and the film is no longer needed. During this period, it is again necessary to monitor watering. Irrigation is recommended 2-3 times a week.

The second method of planting with roots is easier. The first leaves are harvested in 15 days. Large and healthy roots weighing 65-70 grams for planting are the key to a plentiful and healthy harvest.

Before planting, long roots are not tucked, but cut with a sharp blade so that 12-16 cm remain to the top. The cuts are sprinkled with ash or crushed coal.

For fast rooting, use Kornevin.

The order of disembarkation in containers or pots is as follows:

• gaps of 3 cm are left between the roots;
• the top must necessarily stick out of the soil;
• containers with landing are placed in a darkened place with a temperature of 11-16 degrees. This is necessary for the root system to start growing.

The first leaves are a sign of rooting, which means you can put a mini-garden on the windowsill at a temperature of 20 degrees. The parsley can now be fed and watered.

Caring for parsley at home

How to care for parsley on the window while it is growing intensively? Juicy, spreading and bright greens will definitely turn out from a home gardener if he applies the following care rules:

• watering is carried out with settled warm water, raw - contains impurities undesirable for the growth of greens;
• in the heat from the sun or heating, spray the plantings;
• if a crust has formed on the surface of the earth, then it must be carefully loosened.

Parsley needs a 13 hour light regime for the growth of a sprawling bush. With a lack of lighting, LEDs or white fluorescent lamps are used. It is important to follow this recommendation during the leaf formation stage.

The first crop from planting in this way is harvested with a shoot length of 10-18 cm, when there are already young low shoots. The cut is made from the lowest leaves, leaving the stems 3-6 cm.

Careful care and proper collection will allow you to get a harvest of greenery all year round.

Growing parsley outdoors from seeds

Parsley is great for outdoor cultivation. Sowing can be done several times per season. The seeds of this spicy greenery germinate in 20-25 days, but there is a way to speed up this process by special treatment before planting.

Seed preparation for sowing

It is better to take the planting material not fresh, but with a collection period last year before last - they have more growth energy.

In order for the parsley to sprout faster, the seeds are pre-prepared for sowing. To do this, they are soaked in warm water, which is changed every 4-5 hours. After two or three days, the seeds are placed in a growth stimulator for 24 hours.

There are other ways to accelerate germination:

1. 2-3 weeks before planting, the seeds are placed in a cotton bag and buried in the ground to a depth of 20-30 cm. Before sowing, they are dried on paper until they begin to crumble in the hands. This method will allow you to get the first shoots on the fifth day;
2. soaking in vodka. Ethyl dissolves well the esters on the seeds, which prevent moisture penetration. For this method, you need to pour vodka into a saucer and place the seeds there, previously wrapped in gauze. Necessarily after 15-20 minutes, the planting material is taken out and washed well in running water. Otherwise, the seeds may burn. After drying, you can start planting;
3. soaking using ash. In a 1 liter jar, place 2 tablespoons of ash and fill it with water just above room temperature. From time to time the solution is stirred, after 2 days the seeds are placed inside the jar in a gauze bundle for 5 hours.

If parsley is needed for sale in large quantities, it is recommended to force germination.

This is done like this:

• seeds are soaked in milk 2 hours before planting;
• quicklime is introduced into the furrow in moderation;
• the moistened seeds are laid in a garden bed, sprinkled with water;
• the furrows fill up and slightly compact the soil.

Seedlings may appear the next day.

Planting scheme

It is convenient to plant parsley in grooves, no more than 2 cm deep. Sowing can be done in a solid line, then thinning will be needed. This can be avoided by immediately planting the seed 7-18 cm apart, depending on the variety.

Before filling the seeds, the grooves are shed with water. Then, they are covered with soil and watered again.

After the first leaves, seedlings are thinned out. At the same time, the gaps are left at 3 cm. After 10-16 days, the parsley is pulled out, leaving a gap of 10-15 cm. In this case, all the greens removed from the beds are successfully eaten.

Seed planting dates

For the germination of greens, a temperature of 20-24 degrees is needed. Therefore, it is recommended to cover the soil with foil after sowing. In this case, you need to ventilate the landing, raise the shelter for a short time.

You can sow parsley before winter. Then the seeds are laid in the beds in the second half of October and before the first frost, warming the crops from above with peat. Additionally, later planting is covered with snow. With the arrival of spring, already at a temperature of 4 degrees, the sprouts begin to get under way. At this time, you can cover the future harvest with foil.

Care during cultivation

After the first appearance of greenery on the surface of the soil, the film must be removed to give more light to the seedlings. At the same time, the greens will not freeze, because they can withstand up to 9 degrees of frost.

For a bountiful harvest, simple care rules are followed:

1. thin out the first shoots so that 18 cm remain between leaf varieties, 7-15 cm between root varieties.
2. for uninterrupted harvest, seeds are sown every 1-2 weeks;
3. be sure to loosen heavy soil;
4. weed control will help your crop grow strong and healthy.

It has been noticed that the taste of parsley depends on the timeliness of watering. Bright and juicy leaves of a culture if it received enough water throughout its growth. To grow greens for further drying, you need to limit watering. Thus, the seasoning will be more aromatic, although the leaves will become stiff.

Watering and feeding

Top dressing is carried out in conjunction with watering. It is enough to apply fertilizers once or twice a season. Saltpeter is suitable (5-7 grams per 1 square meter). A nitrogen supplement can be added in the same amount.

At the beginning of growth, root parsley needs complex fertilizers, closer to autumn, phosphorus and potash fertilizers are ideal. They are prepared according to this recipe: 7 grams of superphosphate is mixed with 5 grams of potassium salt. The mixture is enough for 1 sq. meter of soil.

Growing parsley in the open field from root crops

A fast and reliable method that does not take time to germinate the seed. For the growth of roots, it is necessary to create favorable conditions and proper care.

Planting parsley in the ground

The strongest and healthiest roots are selected for planting. Their thickness is from 2 to 5 cm, the permissible length is no more than 8 cm. Too long specimens can be shortened with a knife blade. In this case, the cut is processed with coal. Root crops should be smooth without haulm. Before planting, they are kept at a temperature of +2 degrees in the sand.

When to plant parsley

You can start planting in open ground from April to June.

How to plant parsley

For planting, it is better to choose sunny places with shading. The soil must be sufficiently drained, if this is not the case, then sand must be added to it.

In the selected area, narrow grooves are made at intervals of 15-16 cm, watered with water. The roots are removed from the sand and placed on the beds in rows at an angle of 45 degrees. A distance of 5 cm should remain between the crops. When falling asleep on the surface, the tip of the root should stick out by 2 cm. After that, the earth is compacted and spilled abundantly with water.

Caring for parsley in the ground

In order for the disembarkation to take root, the temperature must be kept at least 15 degrees. After emergence, the leaves are regularly sprayed with water. Ripe greens 25 cm high can be cut. The soil must be constantly loosened for oxygen to reach the roots. Weeds that take away nutrients from the culture must be destroyed in a timely manner.

Watering and feeding

Root parsley loves watering, they need to be done before the end of August. If the summer is hot, then essential oils accumulate under the heat. The greens give off a more intense aroma, but the taste suffers and the shoots are rough. Therefore, special attention should be paid to irrigation in drought. In a rainy summer, parsley may have a faint aroma, but the leaves are tender and soft.

With the correct planting and care technique, the first crop is harvested after 30 days.

Collecting and storing parsley

For fresh consumption, parsley is collected from the beds as needed. For short-term storage, use a refrigerator and special bags for vegetables. After cutting the greens from the outlet, after a while a new seasoning grows. The roots of the culture are harvested before the onset of frost, when the temperature is below 5 degrees. The harvested crop is stored less at higher temperatures.

In order for the leaves of the plant to be more fragrant, it is necessary to sharply reduce watering in 8-15 days.

For long-term storage, greens can be dried. For this, the leaves are collected in dry weather during the period of the day when the dew has just disappeared. It is desirable that the plant has not bloomed yet.

Choose only strong and green shoots. After washing, the leaves are laid out on paper.

To dry the roots, they are first washed well, peeled off the upper thin skin and cut into thin circles or strips. Parsley is dried in the air, in the oven or in special apparatus. Whole root vegetables are stored in the sand in basements.

Salt serves as a good preservative for parsley as well. Greens are cut or torn into pieces, poured together with salt in jars. The workpiece is tamped well. It turns out to be an excellent addition to salads, the main thing is not to add salt to the dishes.

You can also freeze the green seasoning. For this, strong shoots are washed, dried a little and placed in bags or containers for freezing.

You can get a great salad dressing by chopping the herbs and tamping them into a jar. Then, on top, pour refined oil over everything so that it covers all the greens. You need to store such a dressing in the refrigerator.

Getting parsley seeds yourself

A crop that is grown for the sake of seeds is called a seed plant. The soil for growing them does not need to be very fertile. So, the growing period will increase, and the seeds will not have time to ripen. Testes must be healthy, free from defects and deformities.

To prevent cross-pollination, leaf and root parsley should be planted away from each other.

In the fall, the healthiest and most beautiful roots are chosen and stored at a temperature of 0-2 degrees in a container with sand. In the spring, the planting material is well inspected and rotten or withered specimens are thrown away. The remaining roots are transferred to a warmer room, where after a while shoots form on them. Then the testes are planted in the beds. All summer long they are looked after like ordinary parsley. Flowering will come in 40-43 days. Further, it will take 120-130 days for the seeds to ripen.

The collected seeds are sorted out and stored in a ventilated, shaded place, out of sunlight. It is unacceptable to dry the planting material in the oven.

After that, the seeds are placed in jars or paper bags. Store in a room with an air temperature of no more than 5 degrees. A good place is a cellar or refrigerator door. You should monitor the humidity, with its high rates, the germination of the planting material will decrease.

With the correct storage rates, seeds can remain viable for two to four years.

What to plant after parsley

After the parsley, it is good to plant vegetables in the soil - cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers. Soil is not recommended for any other greenery.

It is undesirable to sow parsley itself in place of the previous growth of dill, sorrel, lettuce, cilantro, wild garlic.

Pests and diseases of parsley

Parsley greens and roots are rarely infested with diseases and pests. It's all about insect repellent essential oils.

There are such diseases that affect the plant:

1. powdery mildew is false. The fungus is recognized by white spots that grow together after a certain time. Only the leaves are affected, but at the same time, in root varieties, the root crop will be small and underdeveloped;
2. white rot destroys the root, gradually eats away;
3. rust - visible on the underside of the leaves as brown or yellow spots. Most often, bushes of greenery are infected in the summer;
4. white spot is a fungal disease that manifests itself on the leaves as numerous rounded spots of a blurred shape. Color - yellow with dark brown edging. In a neglected form, the leaves turn yellow and dry;
5. a disease caused by a fungus - leaf cercosporosis. Symptoms are elongated, depressed spots of brown or yellow color on the shoots of the plant.

Parsley is rare, but such insects can attack:

1. Carrot fly. In the roots, the insect makes passages. The leaves turn red with a purple tint, then turn yellow and dry.
2. Stem nematode. Adults and their larvae feed on sap. As a result, the plant is stunted and disfigured.
3. Melon aphid. Occupies the underside of leaves, settling on a plant with a whole colony. Insects feed on parsley juices, causing the leaves to shrivel and dry out.
4. The beetle is a light green insect, the larvae are yellow. They feed on plant juices.

Protective measures will prevent disease and insect attacks. One of the most environmentally friendly ways is the correct selection of the variety of parsley. It is important that it is resistant to diseases, these include: Moskrause, Element, Natalka, Fresco, Titan, Fakir, Darke, Novas.

The following measures will enhance disease resistance:

• sowing early;
• avoiding the presence of conifers nearby;
• it is preferable to choose dry and light soil;
• acidic soils need to be limed.

As a planting material, you need to use the most whole and strongest seeds collected from a healthy plant. It is recommended to calibrate in this way:

• prepare a solution of salt and 2% ammonium nitrate;
• immerse the seeds in a glass with the prepared liquid and mix;
• after 3-5 minutes, select the seeds at the bottom and use them for planting.

Seed on the surface is not suitable for sowing.

Heat treatment is used for disinfection and disinfection. To do this, the seeds are placed in water with a temperature of 50-52 degrees and removed from there after 25 minutes.

You can also disinfect with such a solution: one part of formalin is taken for 300 parts of water. In the resulting liquid, the seeds are dipped in gauze for 5 minutes. After, it is placed for 2 hours under a tarp or film. This procedure is recommended to be done 1-2 days before the planned planting, not later - otherwise the germination rate will decrease.