Growing parsley is best done in semi shade or sun. Avoid full sun in hotter parts of the country. Parsley plants need room for development of the tap root.<\/p>\n

As parsley seeds are slow to germinate I recommend growing parsley from small plants. If the plants you buy from the garden centre are too big there is a risk of them being root bound. Avoid planting in May to July. Parsley grows best in free draining, rich soil. They are low maintenance.<\/p>\n

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Growing parsley in GreenSmart pot<\/p><\/div>\n

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Parsley and lettuce 7 weeks after autumn planting of seeds.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fertiliser<\/h2>\n
Start the plants off with some general fertilisers like Yates Dynamic Lifter and blood & bone.Add some liquid seaweed to the water reservoir every few weeks.<\/p>\n
Parsley responds to regular dressings of nitrogen fertiliser.<\/p>\n

Pests and Diseases <\/a><\/h2>\n
Parsley is generally resistant to bugs and diseases. Watch out for slugs when plants are young. If the leaves are starting to turn yellow, this may indicate that the roots are too wet. This can sometimes be a problem during wet times of the year.<\/p>\n
Companions<\/h2>\n
Parsley grows well with tomatoes and corn.<\/p>\n
Harvesting<\/h2>\n
Snip the outer leaves at about one cm above ground level. Do not cut out the central stalks as this will reduce harvesting time. Cut back flower stems to prolong leaf growth.<\/p>\n
In the Kitchen <\/a><\/h2>\n
I like these recipes for tabbouleh and parsley & mint pesto.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.annabel-langbein.com\/recipes\/mint–parsley-pesto\/238<\/a><\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.nzwomansweekly.co.nz\/food\/entertaining\/peta-mathias-tabouleh-recipe\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Here\u2019s our list of preferences for top herbs to grow in GreenSmart pots<\/p>\n
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Coriander<\/li>\n
Italian Basil<\/li>\n
Mint<\/li>\n
Parsley<\/li>\n
Mint<\/li>\n
Spring Onion<\/li>\n
Dill<\/li>\n
Thai Basil<\/li>\n
Rosemary<\/li>\n
Lemongrass<\/li>\n
Oregano<\/li>\n
Thyme<\/li>\n
Vietnamese Mint<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Happy gardening,
\nBill<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Fertiliser<\/h2>\nStart the plants off with some general fertilisers like Yates Dynamic Lifter and blood & bone.Add some liquid seaweed to the water reservoir every few weeks.<\/p>\nParsley responds to regular dressings of nitrogen fertiliser.<\/p>\n

Companions<\/h2>\nParsley grows well with tomatoes and corn.<\/p>\n

Harvesting<\/h2>\nSnip the outer leaves at about one cm above ground level. Do not cut out the central stalks as this will reduce harvesting time. Cut back flower stems to prolong leaf growth.<\/p>\n

Fertiliser<\/h2>\n
Start the plants off with some general fertilisers like Yates Dynamic Lifter and blood & bone.Add some liquid seaweed to the water reservoir every few weeks.<\/p>\n
Parsley responds to regular dressings of nitrogen fertiliser.<\/p>\n

Companions<\/h2>\n
Parsley grows well with tomatoes and corn.<\/p>\n

Harvesting<\/h2>\n
Snip the outer leaves at about one cm above ground level. Do not cut out the central stalks as this will reduce harvesting time. Cut back flower stems to prolong leaf growth.<\/p>\n