Flat leaf parsley 'Giant of italy'

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

How to grow Flat leaf parsley 'Giant of italy'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Giant of italy is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Giant of italy from seed

Transplanting Giant of italy

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

Harvesting Giant of italy

Begin harvesting parsley when it is producing leaf stems with three segments. Best harvesting when the plant has at least 8 to 10 leaves.1

The whole plant may be harvested at once, cutting it just at ground level, more leaves will grow.2

Giant of italy folklore & trivia

Parsley is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, folate and iron. It is also an aromatic and diuretic herb and strongly ant-inflammatory.1

Other Names for Flat leaf parsley 'Giant of italy'

parsley

Footnotes

1 www.smartgardener.com/plants/1766-parsley-giant-of-italy/harvesting

2 www.everwilde.com/store/Italian-Giant-Parsley-Seeds.html