A Detailed Guide to the Latest Parsley Planting Methods and Techniques

Parsley is actually European parsley, and many people also call it fragrant celery. It mainly appears in Western cuisine and can be used for plating, seasoning and as a vegetable. Its fruits also have a diuretic effect, and its roots are also edible. It contains very abundant vitamins and can be used to calm the liver and lower blood pressure, calm the mind and soothe the nerves, prevent and fight cancer, and nourish the blood and tonify deficiency. So how do you grow parsley? What is the difference from celery cultivation methods? Let us take a look at parsley cultivation methods below.

1. Site selection and land preparation

Parsley likes moisture, but that does not mean it is not afraid of waterlogging, so the planting site is generally chosen in an area with higher terrain, and drainage and pipe drainage should be relatively convenient. Then deep plow the land, and prepare the land at least about half a month in advance, so there is a certain amount of time to sun the soil. At the same time, disinfect the soil and eliminate the soil pests. About two days before planting, spread sufficient organic fertilizer in the field, then plow the land again, and level the land so that there are no places where water accumulates. Finally, according to the planting site and local climate conditions, make high beds or flat beds.

2. Scientific sowing

Generally, parsley can be planted in summer, autumn and winter. In autumn, sowing is generally done around October each year, while in winter it is sown around December to the month of you, and in summer it is sown around June. The sowing method is generally drilling or direct sowing. Before sowing, be sure to put the seeds in warm water to soak them. After twelve hours, take them out and rinse them clean with clear water. After the water is drained, they can be sown.

3. Transplanting and field planting

Wait until the parsley seedlings grow five or six leaves, when they are about ten to fifteen cm, and then they can be transplanted and field planted. The planting density is generally carried out according to a row spacing of thirty to forty cm and a plant spacing of fifteen to twenty cm. Parsley grown at this density is both tender and plump, and later field operations will also be more convenient, which can save a lot of unnecessary labor.

4. Field management

After field planting, the parsley seedlings need a process of adaptation. Generally, after light quality we need to water to maintain soil moisture. After seven to ten days, check the growth of the parsley in the field. If dead seedlings or diseased seedlings appear, remove them in time, and after disinfection, replant the seedlings. At the same time, combine intertillage and weeding with topdressing. After the parsley seedlings have completely survived, topdressing is needed once a month. Also, after each harvest, an appropriate amount of flying bird should be applied as topdressing to promote the growth of parsley and increase the yield of parsley. For parsley planted in summer, in addition to fertilizing, water management also needs to be strengthened. We can cover the soil with a layer of rice straw, which can maintain soil moisture and thus achieve a cooling effect.

5. Reasonable harvesting

Parsley sown in autumn generally must wait until spring or summer before it can be harvested, that is, from May to August of the following year it can be harvested. Parsley sown in summer needs to wait until November before harvesting begins. Parsley sown in winter can generally be harvested from May to December. When harvesting, generally wait until the plant has at least fifteen leaves. At the same time, the bottom leaves and the topmost leaves cannot be harvested; only the leaves in the middle part can be harvested. Also, when harvesting, be gentle and do not tear or damage the tender leaves and new buds of the parsley, so as not to affect the yield and quality of the parsley.