Parsley
Hardy biennial
15 inches

Cultivation

Site	Full sun or light shade.
Soil	Rich, moist and deeply dug.
Propagation	Sow from spring to late summer. For fast germination: soak seeds overnight in warm water, pour boiling water in drill before sowing or grow in seed tray and maintain 70 degree F. Self seeds.
Growing	Thin or transplant to 9" apart. Protect in cold wether. Grows well indoors.
Harvesting	Pick leaves during first year. Collect seeds when ripe. Dig up roots in autumn of second year.
Preserving	Dry or freeze leaves. Dry or blanch and freeze roots.

Uses

Culinary	Leaf - Add raw to salads. Finely chop and sprinkle over sandwiches, egg dishes, vegetable soups, fish and boiled potatoes. When cooked parsley enhances other flavors, but add towards end of cooking time. Root - Use in bouquet garni. Add to soups and stews. Boil as a root vegetable. Grate raw into salads.
Household	Whole plant - Grow by roses to improve their health and scent.
Cosmetic	Leaf - Infuse as a hair tonic and conditioner. Add to facial steam and lotion for dry skin and to minimize freckles. Use infusion as a soothing eye bath.
Medicinal	Leaf - Chew raw to freshen the breath and promote healthy skin. Infuse for digestive tonic. Use in a poultice as an antiseptic dressing for sprains, wounds and insect bites. Root - Decoct for kidney troubles and as a mild laxative. Apply juice to reduce swellings.