Parsley is one of the most widely used aromatic herbs in the kitchen to season exquisite dishes. Parsley, whose scientific name is Petroselinum Crispum, is one of the most widely used herbs in Mediterranean cuisine and many other cuisines. It is a biennial plant with multiple beneficial properties for the body. It is also very easy to grow, which is why it is considered an ideal crop for beginners. Today, we will teach you how to grow parsley in water so you always have it on hand.
Parsley: A sprig from the greengrocer is enough to have an infinite supply without spending a euro.
Parsley is a very hardy plant that doesn’t require much maintenance, but there are a few things to keep in mind when caring for potted parsley:
Light: Parsley doesn’t need a lot of sunlight. In fact, 3 hours of light a day is enough for it to grow perfectly.
Soil: As we’ve already mentioned, the plant needs a lot of moisture, so the substrate must be very light and offer good drainage. It should also be enriched with earthworm castings or compost.
Watering: Very frequent, especially during the summer months. Parsley may need 2 or 3 light waterings a day, without overdoing it, to keep the substrate moist, but without overdoing it.
Now let’s see how to grow parsley in water with a single sprig. You’ll need:
Fresh parsley stems
Water
1 glass jar Pot
with soil
Method:
First, choose the freshest and greenest parsley sprigs you can find.
Using disinfected scissors, cut the stems and place them in a glass jar or cup full of water (note: the water must be boiled and chlorine-free for the parsley to grow well).
This way, the parsley will begin to reproduce.
When the parsley begins to sprout, prepare the pot with soil. Place it in a spot where it receives enough sunlight.
After two weeks, the parsley will have already taken root in the soil.
Finally, water the soil every one or two days and you will see that the plant will slowly begin to grow and you can use it in your recipes.
Parsley: If you harvest it this way, it will be strong and leafy.
Once the plant has grown, it is also important to know how to harvest it. If you’re not sure when to cut parsley to start harvesting, follow these simple instructions:
When the plant is about three months old, you can start cutting the outer branches and using them in cooking. This will stimulate the growth of the central shoots, which will accelerate their growth and encourage the plant to produce new shoots.
If you see the flower stalk appearing, you have two options: harvest the entire plant or let it self-sow to provide material for a new plant later.