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    The herbal three

    Feb 13, 2019 4 minutes
    Words Chris Stafford

    Parsley

    Common name: Parsley

    Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum

    Family: Apiaceae (carrot family)

    Requires: Rich, well-drained soil

    Dislikes: Dry conditions

    Suitable for: Herb gardens, vegie gardens

    Habit: Small biennial branching herb, 30–50cm high

    Needs: Regular water

    Propagation: Seed

    Difficulty: Easy

    Growing tip: Be consistent with watering to stop it bolting

    Anyone who’s ever tackled a recipe for a French provincial classic like beef bourguignon, bouillabaisse or onion soup will have encountered the cryptic ingredient bouquet garni.

    Of course, most of us know there’s nothing mysterious about bouquet garni (“garnished bouquet”), a sachet or bundle of herbs typically comprising parsley, thyme and bay leaf, added to a soup or casserole for

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