Spanish Name
Perejil
Scientific Name
Petroselinum crispum
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
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Edible parts
LeavesStems
Recipes
Growth Type
HerbHerbaceousShurb
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalSalad Green
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use fresh as garnish, sprinkle it on pasta/mediterane dishes, use in stews, soups.
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin K, C, folate, iron
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, supports kidney and liver function, breath freshener
Planting Distance
20–30 cm (8–12 inches) apart to allow good air circulation and healthy growth
Harvest Time
70–90 days after sowing. You can begin cutting the outer leaves once the plant has multiple stems and reaches about 15 cm (6 inches) tall.
