Description of the 40 best varieties and types of parsley, what the plant looks like

Greens are among the first to grow in a garden plot. Parsley is one of the most common herbs. It's a perennial and aromatic plant that's also very healthy. Finding a good parsley variety isn't difficult; breeders have developed a large number of hybrids with different characteristics.

Description and characteristics of the plant

Parsley is a biennial herbaceous plant with aromatic foliage. There are three varieties:

• leaf;
• root;
• decorative.

The first two are used for food, the latter is grown as an ornamental plant. The plant looks like a medium-sized herb with wavy, curly leaves. The stems are erect. The flowers are small and green. After planting the seeds, the plant develops a strong stem and a rosette of leaves; in the second year, the plant produces an inflorescence.

Popular varieties of parsley

The most delicious varieties of parsley that you can grow in your own garden.

Alba

This variety is a root hybrid. The growing season is long, approximately 170 to 197 days from emergence. The roots are robust, carrot-like, and milky in color.

Fragrant

The leaves are glossy and a rich emerald hue. This hybrid has early-ripening foliage, with a growing season of approximately 70 days.

Aster

An early-ripening hybrid. The leaves are dense, curly, and a rich emerald hue. The stems are medium-height, slightly raised above the ground.

Grandma's garden bed

An early-ripening variety. The foliage is curly and dense. The stems are thick and fleshy. After harvesting, the foliage stays fresh for a long time.

Berlinia

The hybrid is suitable for early sowing. Berlinia's advantage is its frost resistance; the bushes can withstand temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius.

Berlin

A root variety with juicy and tender flesh. The root is 40-50 cm long. This late-ripening hybrid is frost-resistant and can withstand mild cold snaps in early spring.

Beads

Biser is an early hybrid, reaching maturity 50 to 65 days after sowing. Stems reach up to 50 cm in height. Bushy foliage with a rich, spicy scent.

Bogatyr

A high-yielding variety, 2.5 kg can be harvested from 1 square meter with proper care. The foliage is lush, with serrated edges.

Bordovikskaya

The hybrid is characterized by a well-developed rosette. The foliage is large and coarse. The maturation period is 80-95 days.

Bravo

This variety was developed in Russia. The foliage is a rich, light green and fragrant. The root is strong and fleshy.

Breeze

Another Russian-bred variety. The plant has tall stems and dark green, pubescent leaves.

Sandwich shop

A mid-season hybrid with medium-sized foliage and a rich aroma.

Gigantella

Root crops weigh up to 250 g and are 25-35 cm long. A distinctive feature of this variety is that the stems grow back quickly after cutting.

Gloria

This variety is characterized by early germination and early maturation of the foliage. From seeding to sprouting, it takes 60 to 65 days. The stems reach a height of 25 to 40 cm.

Good morning

The rosette of leaves is approximately 35-40 cm tall. The stems are long and dark emerald in color. The roots are long and fleshy. The leaves have a rich, spicy aroma. After cutting, the foliage regrows very quickly, and can be harvested several times during the season.

Green crystal

Green Crystal is a leafy variety. After cutting, the foliage quickly regrows and is just as lush. The foliage is large, with stems up to 45 cm long. After sowing the seeds outdoors, sprouts emerge fairly quickly, which is not the case with most parsley varieties.

Eagle

A root variety of parsley characterized by long, white-fleshed roots. The roots weigh approximately 140 g at maturity. After the foliage is cut, new greens grow back quite quickly. A single bed of this hybrid is sufficient for a full season. An advantage of growing this variety is its resistance to agricultural diseases.

Italian giant

This variety was developed in Italy. It is mid-season, reaching maturity 70 days after planting. The rosette of leaves is large, lush, and well-developed. A single rosette can contain up to 30 stems. Parsley can be planted at any time. Most often, the Italian Giant is planted in several stages: first in early spring, then in midsummer and before the onset of cold weather.

Carnival

This variety produces large, white roots, up to 146 cm long. Its foliage is high in vitamin C and resistant to frost and prolonged heat. It takes approximately 93 days from planting to technical maturity. The foliage is harvested between May and September. The greens are fragrant, juicy, and bushy.

Konika

This variety was added to the State Register in 2007 as a crop suitable for cultivation in various climatic zones. It has a mid-early ripening period, with the time from planting to technical maturity of the foliage taking approximately 124 days. The roots are small, weighing approximately 90-93 g. The flesh is dense, juicy, and milky-green.

Royal velvet

The rosette of leaves is large and spreading. The variety is suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. It ripens mid-early. Royal Velvet is characterized by a high content of mineral salts in its foliage. It is suitable for drying for the winter.

Curly

The ripening period to technical maturity is mid-early. The foliage rosette is well developed, the leaves are lush, a rich green, and the foliage is curly. The roots are long, 20-35 cm. The flesh of mature roots is a milky-green color.

Curly-leaved Kelly

It is frost-resistant and resilient to sudden summer cold snaps. The foliage is lush, tender, and juicy. Ripening time to technical maturity ranges from 95 to 105 days.

Mooskrause

An early-ripening variety, the growing season to full foliage maturity is approximately 65 days. The leaves are curly, medium-thick, juicy, and have a rich, spicy aroma. The roots are small, growing no more than 12 cm in length and weighing up to 45 g.

Natalka

A leafy parsley variety with immunity to most agricultural diseases. Its foliage matures early, 65 days after planting.

Delicate aroma

A frost-hardy variety that can be grown immediately after the snow melts. This hybrid is productive, and the greens can be harvested all summer long. Plant the seeds in sunny areas to maximize yield.

Common leaf

The foliage is dark green, matte, and smooth. The foliage ripens mid-early, taking 85 to 105 days from planting to harvest. This frost-hardy variety can withstand temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius.

Shepherdess

This is a root hybrid. It's a late-ripening and high-yielding variety. The rosette produces 20 to 45 leaves. The roots are large, elongated, and pointed at the tip. The root length ranges from 20 to 35 cm. After sowing the seeds, the bushes grow rapidly. The greens are suitable for drying.

Petra

A curly parsley variety with spreading, succulent leaves. The greens mature 97 days after planting. Petra is suitable for growing outdoors and under plastic covers. This variety can also be grown indoors.

Plane

One of those hybrids that can be planted in the shade and the parsley will still produce a harvest. The stems grow quickly, and the leaves themselves are very aromatic and juicy. Plain parsley is a late-ripening variety, with the greens ripening 145 days after sowing.

Rialto

A Dutch hybrid with succulent and aromatic leaves. The growing season is late, with almost 150 days until the greens are ready to harvest. The foliage is lush, up to 40 cm long. This hybrid can even be planted in the fall. The stems are thin, but the foliage is very lush.

Sugar

The root vegetables have light gray flesh and are up to 40 cm long. The core is yellow. The greens contain a large amount of vitamin C. Sugar Parsley It is resistant to cold temperatures. The rosette of leaves is vigorous and spreading, with stems growing up to 40 cm. Sugar parsley produces a high yield, and new leaves appear quickly after cutting.

Slavic

One of the most aromatic varieties, retaining its flavor even after drying. The plant is leafy, with a small root vegetable. Its commercial quality is high, suitable for market sale. The stems are thick and fleshy. The foliage is lush and curly. This hybrid is ideal for planting in late autumn before winter.

Titanium

The root vegetable's skin is a milky-green color. The fruit is conical in shape, with a sharply pointed tip. The roots are large, weighing up to 100 g. The variety is resistant to disease and frost. The spice ripens in approximately 80 days after planting.

Station wagon

A fragrant variety with early foliage maturation. It's best to plant this hybrid in fertile soil in open, sunny locations. The foliage regrows very quickly after cutting.

Festival

This hybrid was developed in the Czech Republic. One of the advantages of this variety is that the foliage grows vigorously after cutting. The spice can be cut several times during the season. The harvest begins to ripen 75-88 days after planting. Another advantage of the Festivalnaya hybrid is its resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew and septoria.

The finale

The Final hybrid is distinguished by a long, fleshy root used in cooking. The flesh is white. The foliage is aromatic, not very curly, and emerald in color. It is a late hybrid, ripening 135-140 days after sowing.

Ditty

A leaf-shaped variety characterized by mid-season foliage maturation. The rosette of stems grows semi-upright. The yield per bush is high. To increase yield, remember to fertilize the soil.

Esmeralda

Parsley, with such a beautiful name, belongs to the curly varieties with lush, dense leaves. The foliage is very aromatic when ripe. This hybrid is considered a late-ripening variety. The stems are short, about 20-25 cm long.

Which variety should you choose for different regions?

Any variety is suitable for open ground; parsley is frost-hardy. Some varieties can withstand temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius.

The best varieties for the Moscow region and central regions:

• Berlinia;
• Titanium;
• Aster;
• Konika;
• Carnival;
• Festival;
• Fragrant;
• Green crystal;
• Common leaf;
• Delicate aroma.

The seeds are planted directly into open ground.

Frost-resistant varieties are suitable for northern regions, but planting parsley will have to be in a greenhouseMost hybrids have a long ripening period, and the parsley simply won't have time to ripen in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Although it is difficult to find a person who has not tried parsley, this plant still raises questions for many.

Is this a vegetable or a herb?

Parsley is a herbaceous plant in the genus Celery. Therefore, the answer to the question of whether parsley is a vegetable or an herb is, "herb." The confusion arises because the roots of parsley are also edible, just like the greens.

Is the crop a root vegetable?

Parsley is a root vegetable due to its well-developed root, which is used as food. There are even some varieties classified as root vegetables. The root can reach up to 40 cm.

Is parsley an annual or perennial plant?

Parsley is a biennial plant. In the first year after planting, only the root system and rosette of leaves develop. In the second year, the bush produces a flower stalk. In late summer, the seeds can be collected, and the plants themselves can be dug up or discarded. The following year, the foliage is no longer suitable for cutting.