Curly Parsley Mooskrause [Petroselinum crispum]

The curly parsley 'Mooskrause' is a biennial herb and originally comes from the eastern Mediterranean. The species was considered a sacred plant in ancient Greece and was mentioned in the Odyssey as an ornament on the island of the nymph Calypso. The well-known and versatile culinary herb forms numerous wavy, dark green leaves and has the typical strong parsley aroma. A versatile culinary herb that is known worldwide.

General information
Plant family: Apiaceae
Life cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 90 days
Plant height approx.: 70 cm
Root type: Shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium eater
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -12 °C
Location: Semi shady
Soil: Permeable, moist, slightly loamy, sandy, humus

pH value: 6 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 13-18 °C
Germination time: 7-28 days
Plant and row spacing: 15x30 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Kale, Cucumber, Garlic, Leek, Radish, Horseradish, Marigold, Tomato, Onion
Unfavorable mixed culture: Dill, Carrot, Lettuce, Parsnip, Parsley root, Celery

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly outdoors from January to April or in autumn from September to December or pre-cultivate in small pots from January to May or in autumn from September to December.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly outdoors from March to August or pre-cultivate in small pots from February to August.

General
Seeds need at least +7°C to germinate. Sow directly in rows. When pre-cultivating, sow the seeds in small pots and let the seedlings grow to the first visible parsley leaves. Then plant the pregrown plants from the pots directly into the open field. The seedlings are planted in the bed from the 2nd pair of leaves after the cotyledons.
Parsley prefers a sunny location with permeable, moist, nutrient-rich, humus-rich and sandy loam soil. Prepare the soil with seasoned animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil, we recommend additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock powder.

Type of propagation
It spreads via seeds.

Plant care
Regular watering causes faster growth. Beds prepared with animal manure and planting in mixed culture replace additional fertilizer.

Germination ability of seeds: 2-3 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Petroselinum crispum
English names: Curly parsley
German names: Krause Petersilie
Portuguese names: Salsa encaracolado
Spanish names: Perejil rizado, Perejil ondulado
French names: Persil frisé, Persil bouclés