Petrosel 'Natalka' is an early-maturing, high-yield plant with a vegetation period of 65 to 85 days. This variety is distinguished by its beautiful rosette of dark green, juicy, tender leaves with smooth edges and a strong, pleasant aroma. The leaves reach a length of about 45 cm and have a glossy surface. Due to its ability to regrow quickly after cutting, the greens can be harvested multiple times, ensuring a steady and abundant yield — up to 4.5 kg per square meter.
Petrosel 'Natalka' is widely used in cooking for preparing salads, soups, stews, and other dishes. It is also suitable for preservation, freezing, and drying, which allows it to retain its aroma and beneficial properties for a long time. The plant contains important nutrients such as carotene and vitamin C, as well as minerals and essential oils with a characteristic scent and medicinal properties.
In addition to culinary use, petrosel 'Natalka' has medicinal applications. Essential oil is used in the fight against malaria, roots are used for kidney diseases and as a mild laxative. Seeds and essences of the plant have diuretic effects. Leaves aid in wound healing and reduce inflammation and pain from insect bites. Petrosel fruits are used for fever, inflammation of the prostate gland, menstrual cycle disorders, kidney colic, and to improve digestion.
