As summer draws to a close, not only is it the time to harvest seeds, it is also the ideal time to sow seeds as the soil is beautifully warm. By sowing now, either direct into a prepared space in the garden or into a pot, which is positioned against south facing wall or in a cold green house, you will have herbs that you can harvest throughout the winter months that will help you transform a meal into a feast .
One of the best is Parsley, both Curly, Petroselinum crispum and Flat leaved French, Petroselinum cripsum French.
By sowing now it will germinate in approximately 10-14 days. The seedlings will not be hassled by carrot fly and, once established, the plants will withstand frosts. After a frost they do look rather sad, but very quickly they perk back ready for use in the kitchen.
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