Herb
Extra Triple Curled
C tier
Extra triple curled pushes frill density to the extreme—tight mossy coils that look almost synthetic on a plate. Flavour is secondary; this is pure garnish architecture for catering and classic fine-dining herb sprigs. Snip for height and texture on canapés. Chopping is tedious and not worth it versus flat-leaf. Keep cold so the curls stay rigid.
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CanapéDisplay SprigGarnish
Traits
DecorativeExhibition TypeExtreme FrillGarnish Only FocusMaximum CurlMildMild Taste
History
Exhibition gardeners competed for the most tightly curled parsley forms.
Seed trade named extra triple curled types for maximum garnish frill.
Catering suppliers preferred extreme curl for visual impact under lights.
Specialty seeds still list extra triple curled for ornamental culinary use.