Herbs · Moderate
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Perennial crop.
- EC (mS/cm)
- 1.8–2.2
- pH
- 6.0–6.5
- Cycle
- long
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Petroselinum crispum
A plant that grows wild in Southwest Asia, North Africa and Macaronesia. Already mentioned in Homer's Odyssey, it is now grown around the world.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Parsley, fresh
- Rich in vitamin K
- Rich in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin A
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Rich in potassium
- Rich in iron
- Source of calcium
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006). A handful of fresh herbs weighs about 5 to 10 g: divide these figures by 10 to 20 for a real serving.
Key steps
- Harvest the outer stems.
- Slow to germinate: sow several small batches.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., May, June, July |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Parsley in hydroponics: what pH?
Recommended pH: 6.0–6.5 (Oklahoma State HLA-6722 benchmark). Measure every day at the same time and correct in small doses, after adjusting the EC.
Parsley in hydroponics: what EC?
Recommended electrical conductivity: 1.8–2.2 mS/cm (Oklahoma State HLA-6722 benchmark).
Parsley: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: the vertical tower and NFT. Perennial crop.
Parsley: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, May, June, and July. Adjust with your own dates.