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Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Also known as: curly parsley, flat-leaf parsley, Italian parsley
Versatile biennial herb in curly and flat-leaf forms. Slow to germinate but long-lived once established.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–8″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height12–18″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
3–4 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-2–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–28 days
Days to Harvest
70–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–11
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Biennial—produces leaves first year, flowers and seeds second year. Soaking seeds overnight speeds germination.