Parsley on your doorstep

Don’t discard your boots! They make a good container for growing parsley on your balcony or doorstep.

Parsley is very easy to grow and having it in an easily accessible location makes it easy to grab a few sprigs to add flavour to your cooking or appearance to a presentation.

There are two kinds of parsley. The curly leaf parsley texture is good in a salad with a mild flavour. Flat leaf or Italian has a stronger flavour, making it a chef’s choice for cooking.

Although parsley can be grown in the garden, it’s convenient and unique grown in a container.

Fill the container, which should have good drainage, with quality soil. Soaking the seed for 24 hours speeds up germination.