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Old 16-10-2007, 12:24 PM
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Thanks Patsy and Rustylady for the info. I checked out the Net if you could grow from cuttings but found nothing on it. Like you say, it's tricky growing from seed (3 weeks onwards just to germinate) so for the time being, I'll bring it indoor. Next year I'll try to extract the seeds as it'll be in its 2nd year. My decision based on following website, see link below (if anybody's interested in what to do with their parsley come fall).

http://www.gardenersclub.co.uk/growingherbs.asp

It says:
"You can grow parsley in pots, but I prefer to bring in established plants from the garden at the end of the season. The older leaves will fall off, but the thick taproot will drive new growth from the center. However, parsley grown indoors from seed never reaches the size and productivity of plants dug from the garden. That's why I dig outdoor plants in fall and bring them inside. Keep the soil around the taproot intact, and be sure to use a pot that's deep enough to accommodate the root."
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