However, if plants are grown indoors in pots, parsley can be harvested in winter, too.
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As a result, many gardeners grow parsley as an annual and sow new parsley seeds every spring.
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But, parsley plants can be overwintered and harvested in the spring of their second year if desired.
When flowering begins, its best to harvest the entire plant as bolting changes the flavor of parsley leaves.
Parsley will regrow quickly after cutting as long as plants arent harvested too aggressively.
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Whether you let parsley flower or not is a matter of personal choice.
Unlike many herbs, parsley is a biennial plant that will not come back every year.
Even with the best of care, parsley will only live two years before going to seed.
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