Herb

Flat-leaf Parsley

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Bolder-flavoured Italian parsley — the cook's-choice over curly.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, moist

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks cold-hardy parsley varieties suited to London's cool seasons and shorter daylight hours.

Crocus

Offers drainage-focused pots essential for preventing root rot in London's damp climate.

Amazon UK

Provides quality hand forks and dibbers for precise parsley sowing and maintenance.