Along with onion, garlic and celery, it is one of the most commonly used herbs. From fish to meat, from sauces to soups and vegetables, there are few dishes that aren’t made more palatable by a sprinkling of its chopped leaves. Always add it at the end of cooking.
It is a very hardy plant that grows well in both full sun and partial shade; the optimum temperatures are between
16° and 20°C. It is not particularly fussy about soil, but thrives best in light, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water as required.