How to Transplant Parsley
November 30, 2010
If you’ve got a bright space indoors then you could be enjoying fresh Parsley right the way through Winter. All you need is a large pot, some potting compost and a trowel. Warning, this can be a messy job so wear gloves if you need to protect your hands from the dirt.
First use your trowel to loosen the soil underneath the Parsley plant. Parsley is related to carrots, hence has nice long roots. Dig deep!! 
Get your pot ready and place beside your raised bed. Put your hands under the parsley plant and pull hard. If it’s not budging get your trowel out again and loosen some more soil underneath the plant.
Pull up the plant and place the plant and roots into your pot. Don’t worry if you break a few roots. Fill the pot up with compost, covering the roots. Press the soil down firmly around the roots. Top up with soil until the soil level is about 1cm below the top of the pot.
Give your Parsley a good watering, about 2 litres. Let it stand for a few minutes to let the excess water drain out.
Now move your Parsley inside. Parsley likes a nice bright location and will reward you with lots of fresh growth. Don’t forget to water regularly.
In spring your Parsley will start going to seed. You’ll notice it producing tall stalks from the centre of the plant. Once this happens it’s time to say bye, bye to your Parsley plant. But by this time your new Parsley plants in your raised bed should be growing strongly.
