parsley transplant

[cjp1953]

I just bought a parsley plant and the root is sticking out of the soil,I'm going to plant it into a large pot until I can find room this fall in the garden.Do I plant all the root so none of sticks out of the soil?

[Labradors2]

I would cover the root.

Linda

[RJGlew]

My general operating principle is roots down & covered. Parsley is a biennial so you may want to consider getting it well established in its final location.

[clkeiper]

Why wait until Fall? get it in the garden so you can harvest the leaves when you want them. It will only grow this year and go to flower and seed next year.

[cjp1953]

The spot I want to put it in is where I have some bush cucumbers.I have it planted in a large pot at the moment and the pot sitting in my garden.Can I leave it in the pot and store the plant in the garage in the winter and then plant it in the spring.I have never grown this before.I plan on making tomato sauce from my San Marzano tomatos and using fresh basil,fresh oregano and parsley out of the garden.I also picked up a golden oregano plant that I potted up(also the first time growing).I place my basil plants near my tomato plants and replace them each year.I grew basil from seeds this year,also a first.

[garden381]

cover the root,put dirt in the stems leaving the small new leaves tiped out. . i take a 16 oz water bottle full of water to the top and flip it over-thrusting it into the soil. this will ensure moisture with no runoff.

[Labradors2]

You could keep the parsley plant going over the winter if you could put it in a sunny window. I'm not sure how it would make out being left in a garage all winter. You'd probably do better to start another plant next spring.

Linda

[clkeiper]

It will not produce much in the way of leaves for next year. It will put all of its energy into producing a flower and going to seed. It would do better in the ground but if all you can do is have it in a large pot keep it watered and fertilized so you can get some of the leaves for your sauce. You may also come to my house if you are ever this direction and get few more plants. I have a bunch of them yet.

[Gardeneer]

Parsley is a transplant friendly herb. And a cool weather loving plant.
It is a biennial , meaning, it can last for 2 season.
It can also overwinter in a lot of climates. It did in Atlanta and here in Seattle for me.

[cjp1953]

Thanks for the offer,but I think I'll just start another plant next year.I thought you could get more than 2 years.I only paid a $1 for a very nice plant it might be cheaper just doing the same next year.What part of Ohio are you in?

[ddsack]

Or you could just plant some parsley seeds in between the gaps of your older cucumber leaves and let them come up on their own. You'd have some for later this season, and they could overwinter in the spot you want them to be in. Most seeds should be on close out bargains by now, so should be really cheap. Parsley can be slow to germinate - some say 3 to 8 weeks, so it would be a while before you could see much.

[garden381]

remember the ROOT. The older plant in a somewhat larger pot, around 2-3 gallon size will or should produce a plant approximatly 20 inches tall and 15 inches around.
the root can be used in soups,salads ect when properly prepared.
i found a neat site for this use. follow
http://sixburnersue.com/cooking-fres...h-celery-root/

have a nice day!!!

[cjp1953]

Thanks to all for your great advice, ideas,and thoughts.

[garden381]

:{).

[clkeiper]

Parsley root is not the same parsley as the parsley grown for the leaves. Parsley as a root crop is a different variety grown specifically for the root harvest.