Herb
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Biennial that gives leaves for two seasons.
Partial sun
Regular
Rich, moist
Easy
Yes
Leaves
Biennial
Hardy
3 L
20 cm
Vegetable
Tomato
Parsley attracts beneficial hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control tomato hornworms and aphids.
Herb
Chives
Chives and parsley attract beneficial hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control common herb garden pests.
Herb
Rosemary
Rosemary's volatile oils mask parsley from carrot rust flies while both tolerate dry soil.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Windowsill
Bright indoor light, small pot, no outdoor access — the classic kitchen sill.
Workplace desk
Office corner, moderate light, forgiving of weekends away.
Balcony
A few pots on a flat outdoor perch — some sun, some wind.
Vertical wall pocket
Living-wall pouches or stacked planters — very shallow roots only.
Ladder planter
A tilted step-ladder with a shallow tray on each rung — sun-facing, five tiers of herbs, salad and strawberries in the footprint of one pot.
Wooden crate
A shallow wine or veg crate lined with hessian — perfect for salad and shallow-rooted herbs.
Raised bed
A traditional plot or timber-sided bed — deepest root run, widest planting choice.
Recipes in the library that lean on this plant. Grown at home is grown for a reason.
Courgette & Herb Fritters
20 mins · 2
Stuffed Peppers with Rice & Herbs
25 mins · 2
One-Pan Herby Chickpeas
20 mins · 2
Garden Tomato Shakshuka
25 mins · 2
Herbed Flatbreads
15 mins · 4
Herb Scones
25 mins · makes 8
Where to source
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