The spicy freshness of parsley is able to give charm to almost any dish. It's hard to imagine a New Year's table without it. But, unfortunately, in the winter good parsley is difficult to find both in the markets and in stores. Enjoy the winter unforgettable aroma of fresh parsley without any harm to health can only one way - if you grow it on the windowsill yourself.
How to grow parsley in a pot on the windowsill?
Growing parsley on a window sill from seeds will not cause any difficulties if we strictly adhere to the following recommendations: For the home garden, the early maturing grades, such as "Gloria", "Green pearl", "Emerald lace", "Astra", "Beads "," Vorozheya "," Fitness "," Ordinary Leaf "," Morning Freshness ".
For 24-48 hours before sowing the seeds must be soaked in warm water to facilitate their germination. During this time, the water in the container with seeds should be changed several times, and for 2-3 hours before planting, move the seeds into a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
For the cultivation of parsley, only those tanks that have drainage openings are suitable. Otherwise, crops are at risk of rotting in the bud. In addition, at the bottom of each pot should be laid a thick layer of drainage.
Soil for planting can be used as a purchase, and own preparation. The main thing that it was loose and nutritious. To water parsley it is necessary often, but not allowing at the same time stagnation of water. Use only standing water at room temperature for this.
The best temperature for the active growth of parsley will be an interval of +15 to +20 degrees Celsius. Lower values can lead to a significant slowdown in development, and higher ones can lead to the drying of tender greens.