South Ossetia Parsley

Petroselinum crispum Seed per packet ~ 100 Germination 86% Sep 2024. Packed for 2025 Origins and History This is a regional heirloom from the Caucasus region of eastern Europe, where mountain valleys have long supported hardy herbs adapted to cool, variable climates. Passed down through generations of smallholder farmers, this parsley reflects a blend of Mediterranean origins and centuries of local adaptation. In South Ossetia, parsley was both a kitchen staple and a household medicine, used in soups, stews, and traditional broths, making it a cherished plant in village gardens.  This "South Ossetia" parsley, originating from Kurta in South Ossetia, Republic of Georgia, is a unique landrace variety known for its multi-use properties, including edible roots, leaves, and seeds. Collected in 1989, from a home gardener in Kurta a town in the Republic of Georgia.  It was donated to the USDA by through the German seed bank at Gatersleben in 1997. Jen Williams of Wild Dreams Farm on Vashon Is