Tag: Parsley

What Does Parsley Look Like? Flat-leaf parsley is an herb with long, think stalks and green leaves. The leaves are slightly pointed, flat, and grown in sections. They’re not entirely unlike small maple leaves. How do you identify parsley? Parsley is typically a slightly darker green. If you still can’t tell the difference, there’s nothing […]

DESCRIPTION. The parsley leaf is popularly known as scent leaf in the western part of Africa and fondly known as “Effirin” to the Yoruba people. Today it is widely used as a fresh culinary herb or dried spice. Is scent leaf and parsley the same? Parsley leaf is popularly known as scent leaf in the […]

The vitamin content of parsley is richer than that of basil. Parsley contains six times more Vitamin C, two times more Vitamin K, and more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and folate. Is basil healthier than parsley? Basil has a higher amount of Vitamin B6, which is 72%, whereas Parsley […]

Cilantro is also called Coriander or Chinese Parsley in India and is readily available as compared to Parsely. Is parsley and dhaniya same? One can distinguish between the two plants by the fact that coriander is more pungent and is more flavored than parsley. On the other hand, the flavor of parsley can be described […]

parsley, (Petroselinum crispum), hardy biennial herb of the carrot family (also called parsley family; Apiaceae), native to Mediterranean lands. Parsley leaves were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a flavouring and garnish for foods. What is in parsley? Parsley contains essential oils, including apiol and myristicin, which have antibacterial effects and fight potentially […]

parsley, (Petroselinum crispum), hardy biennial herb of the carrot family (also called parsley family; Apiaceae), native to Mediterranean lands. Parsley leaves were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a flavouring and garnish for foods. Where did parsley originally come from? This plant is probably originated in the eastern Mediterranean but became popular throughout […]

Although water parsley does not cause the same symptoms as poison oak, it is still a toxic plant, like many other species in the carrot familycarrot familyApiaceae or Umbelliferae is a family of mostly aromatic flowering plants named after the type genus Apium and commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, or simply […]

Oregano is a member of the mint family, although it has a strong savory taste. It can be used to substitute parsley as a garnish, or fresh or dried in cooking, although you should use less oregano than parsley, as it has a much stronger flavor. What is the difference between parsley and oregano? Parsley […]

Coriander. Coriander, also known as cilantro in North America, and parsley are herbs from the same botanical family, Apiaceae.Comparison chart. Cilantro Parsley Flavor Seeds when crushed have a warm, nutty, spicy flavor. The leaves have been described to a have ‘soapy’ taste. The leaves when chopped have a mild flavor. What is another name for […]

Cow Parsley/Wild Chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) Cow parsley has pink stems that are slightly hairy and have a groove. Be aware that it can also closely resemble fool’s parsley, another poisonous plant. Which poisonous plant can be mistaken for parsley? poison hemlockparsley, Oenanthe sarmentosa, is another look-a-like. It is distinguished from poison hemlock by the lack […]

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) are two bright green, leafy, aromatic herbs that grow on long, thin stems. They come from the same botanical family, called Apiaceae (1, 2 ). People in some regions refer to cilantro as coriander or Chinese parsley. What is the difference between cilantro and parsley? The Look: Cilantro […]

Apiaceae or Umbelliferae is a family of mostly aromatic flowering plants named after the type genus Apium and commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, or simply as umbellifers. What plants are in the parsley family? The Parsley Family includes some wonderful edible plants like the carrot and parsnip, plus more aromatic spices […]

Parsley plants are very rich in moisture, so an overdose of hot sunlight can result in the moisture evaporating quickly, therefore meaning your plant can’t get the nutrients that it vitally needs. To combat this, I would suggest watering your parsley early in the morning before direct sunlight hours hit. How do you bring a […]

If you have ever bought a live pot of herbs from the supermarket, you will have found that you must use all the herbs in a short period, as they often do not last very long sitting on the shelf in your kitchen. There are several reasons for this: Such herbs are not intended to […]

What is this? By planting parsley in pots and containers with a few drainage holes in the base and ensuring your compost is well draining they parsley can recover although it may be easier to buy some more parsley plugs or seeds and grow it again with better drainage conditions.. What do you do when […]

Your potted parsley is turning yellow because you are overwatering the plant. The excess water is drowning the roots and they are unable to provide nutrients and oxygen to the leaves. The solution is to cut the damaged roots and reduce watering to allow the parsley to recover. Should I cut off yellow parsley leaves? […]

Parsley root has a carrot-shaped, beige-white root. Its tapering root resembles salsify or a small parsnip—the root growing about 6 inches (15 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is often double rooted. Parsley root has large Italian parsley-like leaves—finely cut, flat, and dark green. How deep do parsley roots go? Plant it […]

Dig holes in the loosened soil with a hand trowel twice as wide but just as deep as the parsley root ball. Loosely tie the stems together near the leaves with a piece of yarn to keep the stems upright. Can you plant parsley from stems? If you don’t have the patience or skill to […]

If it’s a nibble in a bud it may be from earwigs, slugs or snails. If half the bush has been munched and the other half torn down to ground level, it’s a wallaby. But, usually, it’s possums. Possums like rose buds. What animal eats parsley? Used as a garnish in many world cuisines, parsley […]

Not only does parsley (Petroselinum crispum) encourage hoverflies and parasitic wasps, but it’s also a caterpillar food for swallowtail butterflies. What does parsley keep away? Mint and parsley are enemies. Keep them well away from one another. Excellent insect repellent for ants, fleas, and ticks. The leaves, when crushed and rubbed onto the skin, will […]