Parsley - Italian - Petroselinum neapolitanum

Biennial Italian parsley is a glossy flat-leaf variety that is called for in many gourmet recipes. It's excellent for seasoning, with a stronger flavor than many curly types. It turns bitter when it bolts.

Did You Know? Parsley is rich in vitamins A, C, several Bs, and calcium and iron.

Soil Temperature: 65-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 14-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 10"-16"
Days To Maturity: 78-80 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 250 Seeds

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Container Compatible
Does Not Require Support
Greenhouse Compatible
Open-Pollinated
Requires Summer Water
Somewhat Drought Tolerant

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Biennial

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5

Soil pH : 7.6 - 8.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Useful Plant Part : Seed

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Parsley prefers loose, moderately fertile soil with plenty of added organic matter. Water lightly.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly just before the last frost. Germination is slow. Presoaking seeds can increase rate and yield of germination.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest leaves and stems once they are large enough. Parsley flavor improves with successive cuttings. You can also harvest the whole plant, cutting at the soil level, and it will regrow. Pot up a plant for indoor, winter production.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Organic Parsley, Italian