The parsley is one of the most used aromatic herbs in the kitchen, but when summer comes and the heat makes itself heard it almost becomes a challenge to keep it alive and fragrant. With some simple tricks, however, you can have a green vase and lush even on the most sultry days.
The parsley does not bear the high temperatures well: the sun direct the stress and a wrong irrigation ruins it in a short time. Many think that it is enough to wet it continuously, but it is not so. Too much water suffocates the roots and makes them vulnerable, while a dry soil makes it dry suddenly. So how to do it? There are small gestures that really change the fate of the plant, starting from the place where it is placed. Just think of how many times the vase has been abandoned under the south sun and the next day it appeared already tired and bent. With two or three precautions, however, everything changes.
An immediate idea? Put the vase in a semi -shady point. In a few days the leaves appear fresher and the color returns intense.
How to make the parsley last also under the summer heat
The most effective way to protect the parsley from the heat It is to find the right balance between light, water and soil. The plant needs sun, but not in the hours when the stones breaks. Better a corner where the sun arrives in the morning and disappears in the afternoon. If cultivated in pots, it is even simpler: it moves and adjusts the exposure according to the season.
Water is another delicate point. It is often believed that watering so much is the solution, but the secret is the opposite: little water, more often. So the ground remains fresh without becoming muddy. A soil soil carries rot and the plant does not resist. To get good results, it is better to use a light soil, enriched with a little sand. And a trick of the grandmother: a thin layer of straw or dry leaves over the earth helps to hold back the humidity and keeps the roots away.
Practical tricks for an always lush parsley
Those who cultivate parsley soon realizes that water alone is not enough. Small daily gestures are needed that make the plant stronger. Sometimes it is sufficient to observe the leaves: if they fall soft, they are thirsty; If they yell, maybe there is too much light or too much water. It is almost incredible how a simple movement of the vase can change the health of parsley for the better.
Here are some useful tips that makes the difference:
- Keep the vase close to other higher plants: they create natural shadow and protect from the direct sun.
- Cut the longer stems often, so the plant remains compact and produces new leaves.
- Use delicate fertilizers, such as compost, avoiding too strong products that burn the roots.
- Water only early in the morning or after sunset, never in the hours of intense heat.
- Prefer terracotta pots: they make the earth breathe better than plastic.
Small details, but which count: a pruning made regularly not only prevents the plant from falling on, but also gives softer and tastier leaves.
How to keep it in pots during the summer
Il parsley in pot It is a practical solution, because it can be moved at will and always find the ideal position. On the balcony he risks suffering, while under a pergola or next to a wall the environment becomes fresher and more protected.
Better to choose at least 20 centimeters deep containers: the parsley roots are longer than you think. And watch out not to crowd the vases: too many seedlings all together are stolen space and forces, and they end up weakening. In days of absence you can use simple solutions, such as upside -down bottles full of water or terracotta cones that release humidity slowly.
In the end, taking care of parsley does not require great efforts. Regular attention is enough and a little intuition to always have fresh and fragrant leaves ready to use. The heat puts a strain on many plants, but with the right precautions this grass remains an ally in the kitchen.
It is worth trying: a green tuft that resists on the windowsill gives a sense of satisfaction and makes each dish better.
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