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Evergreen Parsley is a vibrant, frost-tolerant herb that earns its All-America Selections award by delivering dependable harvests in just 70-80 days. This open-pollinated annual reaches 12-14 inches tall and produces deep green, intricately curled foliage with a rich, aromatic flavor that elevates everything from soups to fresh salads. Whether you're a container gardener or tending a full plot, it thrives across all growing environments and holds its vigor through cool snaps that would wilt lesser herbs.
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Evergreen Parsley stands out for its combination of frost tolerance and consistent performance across diverse growing situations. The vigorous, deeply curled dark-green foliage isn't just ornamental; it carries a robust, complex flavor that deepens with the plant's maturity. An AAS Winner recognized for reliability and productivity, it rewrites the script on annual herbs by actually improving as temperatures drop, thriving right up until hard frost.
Evergreen Parsley shines as a finishing garnish for soups, stews, and composed salads where its ruffled texture catches the eye and its aromatic flavor adds complexity without overwhelming. Fresh applications highlight its strengths most; chop it raw into vinaigrettes, scatter it over roasted vegetables, or fold it into herb butters that melt over grilled fish. The curly leaves are decorative enough to anchor a kitchen herb garden's visual appeal while being productive enough for serious cooks who harvest regularly throughout the season.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost in a moist seed-starting medium, maintaining soil temperatures between 50-75°F. Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, as parsley seeds germinate slowly and can rot in waterlogged conditions. Seedlings will emerge in 2-3 weeks; once they develop true leaves, thin to the strongest plants.
Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions, then transplant after the last frost when soil has warmed slightly. Space transplants 8 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, setting them at the same depth they grew indoors. Water gently after transplanting and keep soil consistently moist for the first week.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer for fall and early winter harvests. Sow seeds shallowly in prepared soil and keep the seedbed moist until germination occurs in 2-3 weeks. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart once they develop true leaves.
Begin harvesting 70-80 days after planting once plants are established and have developed substantial foliage. Cut outer stems at the base using clean scissors or a knife, leaving the central growing point intact to continue producing new leaves. Harvest regularly to keep the plant productive; you can take up to one-third of the plant at each harvest without damaging it. Continue harvesting right up until hard frost, as this frost-tolerant variety actually sweetens in cool weather.
Harvest outer stems from the base of the plant regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent flowering. Pinch off any flower buds that appear to redirect energy into leaf production and maintain the plant's vigor and flavor through the growing season.
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