Parsley "Buterbrodnaya" is a mid-season variety and is characterized by its low maintenance requirements. This variety is ideal for cultivation in private garden plots and small farms, and can also thrive in open ground, greenhouses, and even on city windowsills.
Introduction to the variety and characteristics
Parsley 'Buterbrodnaya' is frost-hardy, making it suitable for growing in cold climates. It is recommended to cultivate this variety as an annual, as yields decline significantly in the second year.
Features of the variety:
- The leaves and stems are rich in vitamins and essential oils, and the root is often used in home medicine.
- This variety is characterized by medium early maturity: about two months pass from the appearance of the first shoots to the first harvest. Harvesting takes place from May through the frosty months of October, and it is important to prune the plants correctly to ensure repeat fruiting.
- Sandwich parsley is highly productive – 3 to 5 kg of green mass is harvested from 1 square meter.
- For successful growth of Sandwich Parsley, loose, light soil is essential. Loamy and sandy loam soils are ideal; these should be fertilized in the fall and, if necessary, amended with peat and sand. The optimal pH is neutral or slightly acidic.
- Sandwich peas can grow successfully in various regions, including the Northern, Northwestern, Central, Volga-Vyatka, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far Eastern and Central Black Earth regions.
Information about origin
Breeding specialists S. V. Maksimov and N. N. Klimenko developed this parsley variety, and the agricultural company "Poisk" acted as the originator and seed producer. Since its inclusion in the State Register in 2005, the variety has proven itself to be reliable.
External characteristics of the plant
This variety of parsley is distinguished by its dense, bushy habit and compact size, reaching a height of 35-55 cm. The plant forms a semi-upright, densely foliated rosette.
The medium-sized, triangular leaves grow on long, moderately thick petioles and are divided into three sections. The leaf edges are serrated, and the foliage itself is a deep, dark green that quickly regenerates after cutting.
Taste properties and purpose
The leaves of this parsley variety are particularly soft and juicy. They have a rich flavor and a distinct aroma.
Fresh parsley is used in salads, entrees, or as an elegant garnish for culinary creations. It can be effectively used dried or frozen.
The subtleties of planting work
Parsley can be sown 2-4 times per season, starting in May and ending in October. Planting in the fall is considered preparation for winter, and in this case, the greens will yield a harvest as early as spring.
In cool climates, October sowing can be risky due to the risk of bolting and deterioration in quality. To prevent this, it is recommended to cover the crops with agrotextile.
Other key aspects:
- Choosing a location for planting Sandwich Parsley is crucial. It should be well-lit, but only before midday. Between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., the planting should be in the shade, as leafy varieties are overly sensitive to direct sunlight and can get burned.
- Planting is best done in the morning or evening, as well as in cloudy weather throughout the day.
- First, furrows are dug in the ground at intervals of 12-15 cm. Then the furrows are watered with warm water and the seeds are laid out, keeping a distance of 5-8 cm between them.
- Planting material should not be planted deeper than 1.5 cm into the ground.
- After this, the crops are lightly covered with soil without watering to avoid washing out the small seeds.
- ✓ The optimal depth of soil loosening before sowing should be at least 20 cm to ensure good aeration of the roots.
- ✓ The soil moisture level should be maintained within 70-75% of the total moisture capacity to prevent both drying out and over-watering.
Care instructions
Until the seeds begin to germinate, open the protective covering a little every day to prevent mold from forming. It's important to ensure good ventilation, spray the plants regularly, and remove weeds when necessary.
Fundamentals of agricultural technology:
- Buterbrodnaya should be watered regularly, but not excessively. It's better to underwater than to overwater, as the plants are sensitive to excess moisture.
- If necessary, you can thin out the plants by transplanting excess plants to another location.
- Don't forget to loosen the soil so that the roots can get oxygen.
- Foliage crops can be fertilized every two weeks, preferably using nitrogen-rich compounds such as cow manure, chicken manure, nettle infusion, urea, or ammonium nitrate. For those who don't want to worry about proportions and combinations, ready-made complex fertilizers for greens are available.
- × Overwatering can lead to the development of fungal diseases such as gray mold.
- × Insufficient watering during the period of active growth leads to a decrease in yield and deterioration in the quality of greenery.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Sandwich parsley boasts excellent resistance to various diseases and pests. However, this variety can sometimes be affected by rust, gray mold, and downy mildew. It's important to identify the problem early to effectively address it. In such cases, it's recommended to use Bordeaux mixture or specialized fungicides.
These greens can harbor pests such as melon aphids, stem nematodes, and psyllids, which actively suck the plant's sap. For control, it's best to use ready-made biological products.
| Method | Effectiveness against melon aphids | Effective against stem nematode | Protection period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopreparations | High | Average | 14-21 days |
| Infusions based on onion peels | Average | Low | 7-10 days |
As a preventative measure against infections and pests, it is useful to treat the beds with infusions based on onion peels, crushed garlic and laundry soap.
Positive and negative qualities
Sandwich parsley is a variety of leaf parsley known for its long growing season, allowing for multiple harvests. Harvesting takes place over several months, which is one of the plant's main advantages. But that's not all it has to offer. It also has the following benefits:
Among its disadvantages, it's sensitive to soil quality and requires regular watering. Furthermore, during flowering, the plant loses some of its flavor, and the foliage becomes tougher.
Reviews
Sandwich parsley has a rich aroma and a pleasant aftertaste. With proper care, you can expect a bountiful harvest. However, it's important to remember that planting it in heavy soils isn't recommended, as this will hinder germination.