Curly Parsley

Petroselinum crispum 'Moss Curled'

herb

Curly parsley is the tightly ruffled, deep-green form of the classic biennial herb, milder and more decorative than flat-leaf and the traditional garnish. Grown as an annual for its leaves, it forms dense 8 to 14 inch clumps that take light frost.

✅ Plant alongside

Good neighbors that attract beneficial insects or deter pests

• Tomato — Parsley draws hoverflies and parasitic wasps that hunt hornworms
• Asparagus — A traditional pairing said to benefit both in a permanent bed
• Pepper — Shares the bed while attracting beneficial insects

🛡️ Pest & disease prevention

Proactive ways to stop trouble before it starts — tap a name with an arrow for its full guide

• Parsleyworm →

  This is the black swallowtail caterpillar; handpick and relocate it, since the butterfly is a welcome pollinator

• Aphids →

  Hose off colonies and support ladybugs and lacewings

🌾 Harvest & storage

Snip outer stems at the base once plants are established, working from the outside in so the center keeps producing. Use fresh for the best flavor; parsley also freezes well, and its second-year flowers feed many beneficial insects.

🥗 Nutrition & benefits

Parsley is exceptionally high in vitamin K and a good source of vitamins C and A, antioxidants, and folate.