Parsley leaf "Mooskrause 2" is a fruitful nutritious variety of parsley, which is highly resistant to adverse environmental factors, significant mineral and vitamin value and good taste. It is used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Further in the article you will see a photo of this garden crop, get acquainted with its characteristics, find out where you can buy seeds, and also find detailed step-by-step instructions for growing. We will tell about measures to combat diseases and pests and about the differences of this parsley from other varieties.
Variety description
Poultry "Mooskrause 2" is a biennial plant with a growth period of 55-75 days, a high-yielding, early ripe and resistant parsley variety from the celery family. It has a high germination capacity (up to 90% of seeds) and pronounced aromatic properties.
Appearance
The upper part of the plant is represented by a large semi-sprawling rosettefrom which leaves up to 20 leaves. The foliage is lush, bright green, has a soft velvety surface and corrugated edges. Each sheet is divided into many identical small segments, has the shape of an elongated triangle. Root white-gray or cream, thin, up to 15-25 centimeters in length, resembles an elongated cone in shape, immersed in the soil completely. The foliage of the plant has a spicy aroma and is edible.
A photo
Here you can see photos of the plant:
Characteristic
- Grade value.
Parsley "Mooskrause 2" is highly valued for its taste, having a soft spicy aroma and sweetish juicy taste. The variety is known for its frost resistance and high yield, and also has a memorable and attractive presentation due to its lush greenery.
- Yield.
The total yield per square meter is up to 2.0-2.5 kg (20,000-25,000 kg per 1 hectare).
- Time of ripening.
The term of ripening corresponds to June or early July and lasts until the first snow (October). Technical maturity of the plant occurs in 55-75 days from the emergence of shoots.
- Sowing date.
Seeds are planted in mid-April after the snow melts.
- Disease and pest resistance.
The variety has no pronounced resistance to pests and diseases, since its seeds are covered with a layer of essential oils that impede the treatment with fungicides. Also the development of diseases can contribute to neighboring plants, the acidic composition of the soil, excessive watering.
Major pests:
- carrot fly;
- nematodes;
- aphid;
- white rot;
- leaflet;
- white spot.
Weight.The weight of one root is 40-65 grams.
- Bloom.
Flowering occurs in June-July as a single small umbrella flowering, white or milky-green flowers. At the end of flowering bright brown small seeds are formed.
- Frost resistance.
This variety has a high resistance to frost, suitable for planting in the winter. Shoots withstand freezing to minus 5-7 degrees.
Weight.Differences from other varieties
This variety has the following differences.:
- Increased frost resistance.
- Good growth in the shade and in the sun.
- The root is completely deposited in the soil, but sits weakly, causing easy harvest.
- The aroma of the plant is soft and unobtrusive.
- Great ability to increase appetite when added to food.
- The rapid growth of foliage.
- Bright trade dress that allows to use the variety as an ornament to the dish.
- The seeds of the plant have a protective etheric coat.
- Equally high germination at sowing both in spring and winter.
Breeding history
Breeding was carried out in Germany in the late nineteenth century after identifying a wild variety with a beautiful appearance. Rosette plants gave lush "bouquet" foliage. By means of biological crossing of a plant with cultivated varieties that have satisfactory organoleptic properties, a variety was derived that adopted both good taste and high stability from the parent plants, as well as an attractive presentation.
Where and for how much you can buy seeds?
In the garden stores of St. Petersburg and Moscow, you can buy seeds in a paper bag, in one package 2 grams of seeds. Also a variety can be ordered online. The average price per 2 grams is 11.5 rubles and ranges from 4 to 19 rubles.
Chemical composition
Vitamins contained in the plant:
All B vitamins;- retinol;
- beta carotene;
- tocopherol (vitamin E);
- vitamin u;
- vitamin K;
- choline;
- vitamin C.
All B vitamins;Caloric grade: 44 Kcal. The protein content is 11.0 g, fat - 0.7 g, carbohydrates - 9.0 g per hundred grams. The mineral composition of the plant is extensive and is represented by the compounds:
- sodium;
- potassium;
- phosphorus and magnesium;
- manganese;
- calcium;
- Selena;
- routine;
- a variety of unsaturated fatty acids and essential oils;
- a small amount of cellulose.
Application
The variety is used in cooking in fresh and processed form. Leaves suitable for use. Of the processing methods, it is preferable to freeze, which will preserve the maximum of useful substances. Also used:
- drying;
- cooking;
- frying;
- soaring.
Parsley of this variety is often used to decorate salads, first and second courses, for forcing the foliage in the winter. Also suitable for long term storage.
Step by Step Growing Instructions
Landing
Important! Planting seeds is carried out only germinated seeds, since dry seeds due to the presence of a thick shell of essential oils that do not allow moisture, will germinate for a very long time.
The physiological term of germination is 2-3 weeks from sowing. It is recommended to keep the beds in a moist state, for which they are covered with a film or spunbond. The optimum temperature for germination ranges from + to +7 degrees. Before sowing, seeds are soaked overnight in hot water to wash off some of the essential oils.
Sowing is carried out in open ground. The soil for growing curly parsley should be well drained and loose. Loamy and sandy soils are not recommended. This variety is demanding on the nutritional value of the soil, so the soil must be fertilized with humus according to the “5 kg per square meter” scheme. Fertilize the soil with manure should not be.
Parsley is a natural store for nitrates.that limits the use of the latter for its growth. Nitrogen fertilizers are not used.
Variety light-requiring, but grows well in the shade. The best predecessors are the early varieties of cabbage, cucumbers and other moisture-loving crops. The plant is a good neighbor for roses, solanaceous and asparagus, has the ability to scare off parasites from them with its aroma, as well as enhance their flowering.
- seeds are planted in previously prepared grooves to a depth of 1-1.5 (not more than 2.5) centimeters according to the scheme of 18x8 cm;
- after which they sprinkle the seeds with lime;
- covered with earth and loosely tamped.
About 5-7 grams of seeds are sown per 1 square meter.
Care
Care activities include:
- Soil mulching.
- Top dressing. Feed the plant 2 times per season. Saltpeter and superphosphate are preferred.
- Thinning beds. Held twice. The first time is when the shoots will have 2-3 true leaves. Sprouts thinned to a distance of 3-4 centimeters between them. The second thinning is carried out when the sprouts have from 5 leaves to a distance of at least 8 cm.
- Proper watering. Drying of the soil is not allowed. Watering should be moderate, the plant responds favorably to irrigation from a fine dispenser (not under direct sunlight).
- Weeding plants. Weed cultures take a significant portion of the nutrients from the soil, so it is necessary to remove them from the roots.
- Compliance with the rules of cutting foliage. The leaves begin to cut when they reach a length of at least 10 cm. Cutting is carried out as low as possible. Do not remove more than a third of the foliage, otherwise the plant may die.
- To increase the period when the plant gives lush green, it is recommended to periodically remove the stalks from the inflorescences.
- Regular (at least 1 time in 10 days) loosening of the soil between the rows of grooves.
Harvesting and Storage
Parsley "Mooskrause 2" removed gradually over the entire period of growth. Harvesting continues until the first snow (early October). Since the variety is frost-resistant, the plants keep well under the first snow.
The collection is subjected to foliage and cuttings that are cleaned from the ground, washed and consumed fresh, sent for drying or storage in the freezer.
Dry parsley is stored in woven bags in a dark, dry place for up to six months. Seeds are dried and stored at a temperature of 18-20 degrees to 2 years.
Fight against diseases and pests
Activity:
- Compliance with the rules of soaking and sowing seeds.
- Planting parsley first and second generations away from each other.
- Soil mulching and regular feeding.
- Periodic loosening with complete removal of weeds.
- Preventing drying and lining the soil.
Mooskrause 2 leaf parsley is a frost-resistant spicy variety of curly parsley, which has a pleasant taste due to the presence in its composition of unsaturated fatty acids and ether compounds, which increase its energy value and attractiveness for gardeners and cooks. The magnificent trade dress and good keeping quality cause a wide use of a plant as a decor to dishes and a food additive.
