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    Parsley curled is a herb rich in vitamins A and C. While safe in normal amounts, it can be toxic in excess. It has bright green curly leaves and yellowish-green flowers. Parsley curled grows best in rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, and its leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for use fresh, frozen or dried. The herb contains vitamins, calcium, and iron and can be used for culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, and ornamental purposes.

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    Parsley curled is a herb rich in vitamins A and C. While safe in normal amounts, it can be toxic in excess. It has bright green curly leaves and yellowish-green flowers. Parsley curled grows best in rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, and its leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for use fresh, frozen or dried. The herb contains vitamins, calcium, and iron and can be used for culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, and ornamental purposes.

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    Parsley curled is a herb rich in vitamins A and C. While safe in normal amounts, it can be toxic in excess. It has bright green curly leaves and yellowish-green flowers. Parsley curled grows best in rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, and its leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for use fresh, frozen or dried. The herb contains vitamins, calcium, and iron and can be used for culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, and ornamental purposes.

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    HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS

    Parsley Curled
    Petroselinum crispum
    . crispum and its variants are rich in vitamins A and C and contain apigenin, a flavonoid that reduces allergic responses and is an effective antioxidant. Although quite safe in the amounts given in recipes, P. Crispum can be toxic in excessive usage, especially as essential oil. DESCRIPTION Parsley curled has bright green curly foliage. Small yellowish-green flowers are produced in summer.
    C HERB HERBERT P/L

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    CULTIVATION Rich, well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Propagate by seed sown from early spring to early summer and in autumn. Parsley seed takes 3-6 weeks to germinate. Leaves may be damaged by leaf spot or viral disease. HARVEST Leaves are picked throughout the growing season and used fresh, frozen or dried.

    HERB HERBERT P/L PO Box 24 Monbulk Victoria 3793 AUSTRALIA E-mail: herb@herbherbert.com

    PARTS USED Leaves, roots, seeds, oil PROPERTIES Rich in vitamins A, B, and C as well as calcium and iron.

    Height 30cm/12in Spread 30cm/12in

    USES OF THE HERB Culinary Leaves are used as garnish and to flavour sauces, butter, dressings, stuffings and savoury dishes. Medicinal Helps to disguise the garlic breath associated with eating rich foods with lots of garlic. Oil should not be given to pregnant women or eaten in excess. The same goes for patients with kidney disease. Cosmetic Oil is used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, shampoos, skin creams and lotions. Ornamental Makes an attractive border or edging plant for ornamental garden beds.

    www.herbherbert.com

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