As mentioned above, there is a time of year when it is best to harvest parsley . In this case, we are not talking about months or seasons but about a phase of growth that occurs in this plant. To benefit from the organoleptic qualities of the product, it is advisable to harvest parsley before flowering. This is because, when the flowers bloom, the flavor of the leaves becomes lighter.
It is also possible to harvest it when the new leaves appear after pruning, or when the external parts of the plant are too large compared to the internal ones. These little tricks allow you to identify the best phase for the harvest, not only for what you will bring to the table, but also for the new possibilities that will be offered to the plant. The new leaves will thus have the opportunity to expand, while in the presence of the old ones they could dry out before they should.
How to preserve fresh parsley?
The same precautions should be taken when storing fresh parsley. This plant is very delicate, which is why it could be damaged if not protected in the best possible way. Parsley can be stored in a freezer if placed in special bags and defrosted at the time of consumption.
As for the refrigerator, instead, it is necessary to place the parsley in some plastic containers or inside some aluminum foil. In this case, however, the precious aromatic herb will only be good for three days after which it will have to be thrown away. Many suggest placing the parsley inside a damp cloth which in turn will be placed inside a freezer bag. In this way it will release the humidity and its leaves will not dry out prematurely.
A classic type of preservation involves placing parsley in water. All you have to do is put the stems of the vegetable in water, cover everything with cling film and place the parsley in the refrigerator. In this case, the product should last around a week. Have you ever tried one of these tricks?
