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Dividing supermarket parsley and corriander

WilderbeastWilderbeast Posts: 1,415
in Fruit & veg
Hi all I've done the trick of dividing and potting on basil from the supermarket but can I do the same with parsley and corriander ? If so should I cut it back 1st or leave in full leaf ? Any help as always greatly appreciated

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  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    edited April 2021
    I always cut back when I divide parsley. The roots are really crowded and they get damaged quite a bit, so it’s better if they don’t have too much top growth to sustain. 
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Agree with @pitter-patter - trying to disentangle the leaves as well as the roots usually result in damage ( and frustration ! ).  I find it much easier to cut back the leaves and then divide.
    I've only done Basil and Coriander from seed but I suspect the principle is the same as with the parsley.
  • SkandiSkandi Posts: 1,723
    I just tear the pots into 4 or 8 depending on the size and plant them out I suspect one loses quite a few plants but there are so many in each pot I never notice.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    With parsley, I just put the whole plant into a bigger pot or into the ground.
    I only do this when I've used most of the leaves in cooking and the rest have gone manky so I suppose I do trim them
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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