parsley

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Fresh herbed parsley adds colour and flavour to dishes, and is typically grown for to be included in traditional soup veg mix, along with herb celery and carrots.

Vegetable

Parsley

Grower

Millbank Farm, Killinchy

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Family

Umbellifers
(also includes: celery, carrot, parsnip.)

Growing

In season

July – March

Best in season

Through Autumn and Winter

How to grow

Grown from module plants and seeds. In Early season it grows from modules. Main crop season grown from seeds. Likes dry free draining soil which helps it keep into winter.

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Eating

Buying and storing tips

Choose fresh, bright green leaves, with no wilting or discolouration. Will last for up to three days in the fridge.

Recipe Inspiration

  • In pasta with chilli and garlic.

  • In chimichurri sauce.

  • As a garnish.

Health benefits

Contains vitamins A, K, and C. Vitamin K supports heart and bone health.