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Italian Parsley is a flat leaf variety grown for its upright leafy growth and adaptability to a range of growing conditions. It forms productive plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This variety performs well in cool to moderate climates and grows best in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist, well drained soil. It is commonly cultivated during the cooler growing seasons and can tolerate light frost once established.
Features
- Upright leafy growth suitable for repeated harvesting
- Adaptable to cool and moderate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs well in full sun to partial shade
- Tolerates light frost once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Petroselinum crispum
- Common name (US): Parsley
- Seed type / variety: Italian
- Growth habit: Biennial grown as annual
- USDA zones: 4 to 9
- Planting season: Spring and fall
- Growing season: Spring to early summer and fall
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Fall September to October
- Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days in cool soil 10 to 20 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well drained fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Watering needs: Moderate keep soil consistently moist
- Mature plant size: 30 to 45 cm height 20 to 30 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 20 to 25 cm apart
