Hardy Biennial Herb

• Crops in : Harvest all year round; won't bolt from autumn sowings
• Height : 24 inches

Description

Improved Green Pearl type, Parsley Lisette producies a vigorous rosette of longer stems and more pronounced finer curled dark green leaves, that stand well without yellowing or bolting.

Parsley Lisette is ideal for pot growing on a windowsill or the patio.

Height: 30-60cm (12-24in)

Sowing Instructions

Sow April-August outdoors; August sowings will overwinter. Seeds can also be sown August-March under glass, or in pots indoors.

Sow seeds 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart. Harvest as and when required. Can also be sown under glass, in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free-draining compost. Place at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination.

Aftercare

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, or pot on as a windowsill plant or in a container for the patio or conservatory.

Kitchen Notes

With its high nutritional content and attractive dark curled leaves, 'Lisette' can be included in a wide choice of cooked dishes and salads.