Parsley

Botanical Name

Petroselinum crispum

Hardiness

Biennial used as an annual

Height

6 to 12 inches

Width

12 to 15 inches

Flowers

Early summer: greenish-yellow (not effective)

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

Optimum soil temperature for parsley germination is 75 F
Soaking seeds in warm water for a day before sowing will help speed up this notoriously slow germinating plant. Sow directly outside after the last frost date has passed. Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
Thin seedlings to 10 to 12 inches apart when they are 2 to 3 inches tall
Seeds can also be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outside
Harden off transplants and wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting outside
Continually harvesting foliage encourages new, fresh growth throughout the growing season
Start new plants every year for best flavor

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