Parsley

Other Name(s):

Petroselinum crispum; Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Mansf.; Petroselinum neapolitanum

Parsley is native to the Mediterranean basin but is now cultivated around the world. It can thrive well even in low quality, rocky soils but benefits greatly from fertilization with organic compost.

Is Parsley Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Parsley is a natural ingredient with an ancient history of safe use. It can be grown and harvested in harmony with nature using organic farming techniques.

Benefits: Why is Parsley used?

Comforting Flavour

Parsley has a clean, bright and slightly warming flavour.

Your Dish's Decoration

Parsley brightens up any dish with a splash of fragrant, green texture.

Natural Detox

Parsley is a natural diuretic, helping the body detoxify.

Rich in Nutrients

Parsley is rich in a number of Vitamins particularly in Vitamin K.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Parsley?

Parsley can be found on store shelves as a single ingredient cooking herb in both fresh and dried forms. It’s also used frequently in herb blends for seasoning, as a tea to promote detoxification, and parsley growing seeds for keeping your own fresh parsley on hand are widely available too.

Production: How is Parsley Made?

Parsley is grown, mostly by small scale farmers, for sale as either a dried or fresh herb. The plant is treated like any other leafy green and is a target for many pest insects, fungi and diseases. As such, parsley is more often than not grown using appropriate pest control methods. Organic farmers have a wide range of approved organic pest and disease control options neem oil, probiotic inoculation, clove oil and much more.

Interesting Fact: Parsley

Parsley belongs to the carrot family. Yum!