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Parsley is probably the most commonly used herb. A member of the carrot family, Apiaceae, it is most commonly seen used as a garnish or as a mild flavoring in a multitude of dishes. As such, it's a must-have for an herb garden.

The question is, when do you pick parsley and exactly where do you cut parsley for harvest?

When to Pick Parsley

Parsley is a biennial but is usually grown as an annual and is native to the Mediterranean. Like most herbs, it thrives in areas with six to eight hours of sun, although it will tolerate light shade.

How to harvest parsley seeds

While it is often used as a garnish, parsley has more to give; it is high in vitamin C and A, as well as iron. Parsley is easy to grow either from nursery starts or from seed. Parsley seeds take a while to germinate so soak them overnight to hasten the germination rate.

Then sow them ¼ inch (6 mm.) deep, spaced 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm.) apart in rows 12 to 18 inches (31-46 cm.) apart. Keep the plants moist, about 1 inch (2.5 cm.) of water per week depending on the weather. Now that the plants are growing, how do you know when to pick the par

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