Growing Parsley, also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley

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18 Apr 11 Michelle (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Have tried growing parsley at two different houses now and it has been completely eaten by something in both locations. I am thinking a possum? Is there a way to avoid it being eaten? Is it possible to grow it indoors? Thanks!
20 May 14 Richard (Australia - temperate climate)
A few years back in Albany WA there was a lady there who used dog hair to pack into a stocking which she tied to a stake next to her plants. I thought it was weird but it does seem to work. Possums didn't like the scent (and no it wasn't smellable to humans).
08 Nov 11 Dee (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Michelle I've heard that a good possum deterrent is to mix a cup of molasses into one litre of water and spray it over new foliage. Apparently it also works for grasshoppers and caterpillars too.
16 May 11 arthur (Australia - temperate climate)
18 apr Hi Michelle, just a thought. give them a treat put some pepper over it and around it.that may cure them.They have agood sense of smell I can not see it doing them any harm,it work with cats. Arthur
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