On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:31:29 +0200, "ViLco" > wrote:

>Janet wrote:
>
>> No comparison in flavour or texture.I never use dried parsley. In
>> summer I grow it in the garden, all winter we can buy it at any smkt
>> in those growing pots (so it stays fresh until you finish it).
>
>That's a thing I miss, I'd love to find parsley in growing pots during
>winter
>
>

C'mon over to our side of the pond.<g> We're getting more and more
of the aquaponic bunches of herbs. I'm in NY & it seems like most
of them are either from Canada or Arizona. [there is a nearly local
place that grows organic aquaponics-- but they are pricey, and the
outfit is only open a couple hours a week]

A rooted bunch of parsley will stay pretty good on a windowsill in the
kitchen for a few weeks if I don't use it up.

Basil lasts a couple, but I usually use it up in a week or so.

It isn't cheap-- but it is easier than trying to keep it going in dirt
pots-- and it really tastes like parsley & basil. [I've seen savory,
marjoram, oregano & some mints in these packets, too-- I just don't
pick them up that often.]

2 winters I grew parsley under lights- but never got around to it
until a few weeks ago- so those seedlings will go in the garden

Jim