Parsley

This herb is not only a very healthy, all-purpose garnish, it is an excellent companion plant. Sowing parsley from seed will provide plenty of plants for spreading around the vegetable garden or for under roses.

Start parsley early indoors in July. Fill seed trays with a damp germinating mix. Sprinkle the seed lightly on top of the mix and sieve more soil mix on top just to cover. Press down lightly and water lightly or spritz.

Place the seed trays in a warm, sunny spot indoors or keep the seed trays on a hot tray turned onto low, or on a heating pad. Make sure that the mixture never dries out. Cover with plastic cling wrap or a plastic bag to act as a micro-climate.

Did you know?

Parsley leaves are very rich in vitamin C. Adding two spoonfuls of chopped parsley daily to your food should amply meet your vitamin C requirements.