Triple Curled Parsley Seeds

Petroselinum crispum Triple Curled Parsley

Petroselinum crispum Triple Curled Parsley is a vigorous, highly decorative biennial herb, valued for its tightly ruffled, bright green foliage and crisp, fresh flavor. Growing to about 10 to 12 inches tall with a dense spread of 12 to 15 inches, this variety is perfect for edging vegetable beds, mixed containers, and ornamental borders where texture is as important as taste. Unlike flat-leaf varieties, Triple Curled holds its shape beautifully when cut, making it the industry standard for garnishes while providing a milder, clean herbal note to salads and soups.

Culinary and Practical Uses

• The densely curled leaves serve as the classic, crisp garnish for roasted meats, potato dishes, and vegetable platters, adding a pop of fresh color and texture.
• Rich in chlorophyll and vitamins A and C, it acts as a natural breath freshener when chewed fresh after a meal.
• A favorite host plant for Black Swallowtail butterflies; planting extra ensures a harvest for the kitchen while supporting local pollinators.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Intricately curled, ruffly dark green leaves that are crisp and rigid; the dense texture traps dressings well in salads like tabbouleh.
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding rosette that stays neat and upright; the sturdy stems keep the leaves elevated off the soil, making them easier to clean.
• Flowers: If overwintered, it produces tall stalks topped with flat umbels of tiny yellow-green flowers in the second year, which attract beneficial predatory insects.
• Seeds: Harvested in the second year after flower heads dry; seeds are small, ribbed, and gray-brown, known for their slow germination that benefits from soaking.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; plants grown in partial shade often remain greener and more tender during the heat of mid-summer.
• Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter to support rapid leafy growth.
• Water: Requires consistent moisture; do not let the soil dry out completely, as water stress can cause the leaves to become tough and bitter.
• Spacing: Plant seeds or thin seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart to allow the dense clumps to expand without overcrowding.
• Maintenance: Harvest outer stems frequently to encourage new growth from the center; soak seeds overnight in warm water before planting to speed up germination.

Shipping Info

Triple Curled Parsley seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.