Curly leaf parsley 'Forest Green'

Petroselinum crispum var. crispum

How to grow Curly leaf parsley 'Forest Green'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Forest Green is thought of as hardy, so Forest Green will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Forest Green requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.6 - 6.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Forest Green from seed

Requires dark conditions for germination.

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Forest Green about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Forest Green

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Forest Green is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Forest Green