Parsley Italian Plain Leaf
Biennial-Lives for two growing seasons
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley is an edible herb with bright green leaves, adding a bright, fresh flavor to soups and more. Leaves are best used as a garnish or ingredient in dishes and can be dried for later use.
Seed Count: approximately 100 seeds
Plant Height: 12-18”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: rich, moist, well-draining soil, pH 6-7.5
USDA Zones: 4-9 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F
Seeding Depth: 1/4-1/2” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Days to Maturity: 6600-80 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of heavy frost has passed. Direct seed after the danger of frost has passed.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seeds indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 12 weeks before your first fall frost date.
Growing Tips: Pinch top of stems when harvesting to promote bushier plant growth.
Edible: Stems can be harvested as soon as the plant is established. Harvest from the outside towards the center to continue growth. Once flowering has occurred, flavor will decline.
Biennial-Lives for two growing seasons
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley is an edible herb with bright green leaves, adding a bright, fresh flavor to soups and more. Leaves are best used as a garnish or ingredient in dishes and can be dried for later use.
Seed Count: approximately 100 seeds
Plant Height: 12-18”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: rich, moist, well-draining soil, pH 6-7.5
USDA Zones: 4-9 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F
Seeding Depth: 1/4-1/2” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Days to Maturity: 6600-80 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of heavy frost has passed. Direct seed after the danger of frost has passed.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seeds indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 12 weeks before your first fall frost date.
Growing Tips: Pinch top of stems when harvesting to promote bushier plant growth.
Edible: Stems can be harvested as soon as the plant is established. Harvest from the outside towards the center to continue growth. Once flowering has occurred, flavor will decline.
Biennial-Lives for two growing seasons
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley is an edible herb with bright green leaves, adding a bright, fresh flavor to soups and more. Leaves are best used as a garnish or ingredient in dishes and can be dried for later use.
Seed Count: approximately 100 seeds
Plant Height: 12-18”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: rich, moist, well-draining soil, pH 6-7.5
USDA Zones: 4-9 (annual)
How to Grow
Germination: 14-30 days at 65-70F
Seeding Depth: 1/4-1/2” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Days to Maturity: 6600-80 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date, transplant after the danger of heavy frost has passed. Direct seed after the danger of frost has passed.
Late-Season Seeding: Start seeds indoors or direct seed outdoors at least 12 weeks before your first fall frost date.
Growing Tips: Pinch top of stems when harvesting to promote bushier plant growth.
Edible: Stems can be harvested as soon as the plant is established. Harvest from the outside towards the center to continue growth. Once flowering has occurred, flavor will decline.