Botanical name
Petroselinum neapolitanum
Family
Apiaceae
Spacing
Thin seedlings to 25-30 cm (10-12″) apart.
Depth
6 mm (¼”) deep
Requirements
Full sun in spring and fall, partial shade during very hot periods. pH 6-7.
Germination
Seeds sprout in 3 weeks.
Pests
Aphids, powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust
Timing
Sow indoors six to eight weeks before the last expected frost. Parsley has a sensitive taproot so start it off in a CowPot to ease stress during transplant.
Growing
Parsley is cold hardy so we can plant it outdoors early in the spring and enjoy harvesting until late fall. It will do better with some shade during peak summer months.
Harvest
120 days
Season
Cool, biennial
Links
A quick and easy recipe that can be served on its own or as a main course by adding extra veggies such as tomatoes and peppers. Roasted Garlic and Flat Leaf Parsley Pasta
