Parsley Seeds - Bravour

555 Seeds.

Other Names - Curled Leaf Parsley, Curly Parsley…

The award winning parsley Bravour is one of the best curled varieties available producing masses of tightly curled dark green leaves with an outstanding flavour. These attractive and decorative plants not only look good in the herb garden but also in patio containers or as edging plants in the garden. This hardy variety can supply the kitchen with fresh leaves over the winter months as well as spring and summer.

• Award winner - RHS Award of Garden Merit.
• Long - lived and productive.
• Excellent source of vitamins.

Suitable For - Containers, vegetable plot, raised beds, window sill, patio's

Sowing Months - Late February - July

Harvest - May - late November and again in March - late April if survived the winter

Uses - Garnish, flavouring for salads, stews, soups, sauces, salad dressings etc.

Soil Preperation

Add some well rotted manure or compost to the soil a few weeks before sowing. If the soil is heavy clay or the drainage is poor mix in a generous amount of sand and gravel to the soil also. Remove any weeds from the area.

Sowing Guide

Early Sowing/Module Sowing

Sow 5 - 8 seeds on the surface of moist compost in small pots or modules.
Cover the seeds with a light sprinkling of fine compost.
Place in a propagator or clear plastic bag and seal. Germinate at the temperature suggested above. Germination can be very slow. Keep the compost moist but not sodden.
Once germination has started remove from the propagator or bag and place in a cooler but not cold location for a few days. Protect from frost.
Grow on in a frost free greenhouse or cold frame until the plants are growing strong and all risk of frost has passed.
A July sowing will produce fresh parsley over the winter and spring months and can be grown on a sunny windowsill, conservatory, greenhouse, polytunnel, cold frame or under a cloche. Plant out into a good sized, deep container, avoid overcrowding.
Harden off over 7 - 10 days before planting out if required.

Direct Sowing

Parsley seeds are very slow to germinate and are best sown indoors.

Growing On

Water the young parsley plants well until established.
Winter grown parsley is hardy and can tolerate some frost, however for best results protect with horticultural fleece or grow undercover in a greenhouse, windowsill or under a cloche.
Water established plants frequently especially in dry weather or if growing in containers. However avoid overwatering as they dislike sodden, waterlogged conditions especially during the winter months.

Harvesting

Harvesting can start as soon as the plants are established and growing strong.
Harvest the whole stems rather than sections of the leaves. This will encourage more to grow.
A regular picking will keep the plants small and the leaves tender.
Parsley grown over the winter months can be harvested up until the end of April. Avoid overharvesting in the depth of winter as the plants may struggle to recover.
Leaves can be dried.