Parsley
Flat-leaf parsley
Flat-leaf parsley: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Flat leaf parsley is a form of Petroselinum crispum, an aromatic herb in the carrot family. Its green leaves are divided into segments whose outlines remain clearly visible, unlike the folded foliage of curly parsley. The word flat describes this appearance rather than an entire leaf without divisions. Several varieties belong to this group: they share an open presentation of the foliage, with differences in size and fragrance.This form is valued for its clear aroma, often stronger than that of curly parsleys. Its herbal flavour accompanies preparations where parsley is a substantial ingredient rather than simply a garnish. The soft leaves retain a recognisable outline in a salad and provide a different texture from small, tightly curled leaves. The intensity of the fragrance nevertheless depends on the variety: the group name does not define a perfectly uniform flavour. This distinction is useful when comparing different culinary parsleys.In the kitchen, parsley…
