Curly leaf parsley 'Green pearl'

Petroselinum crispum var. crispum

How to grow Curly leaf parsley 'Green pearl'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Pick leaves regularly to encourage new growth. If flowers form cut them off to save the plant’s energy for leaf growth

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

Growing Green pearl from seed

Slow to germinate, can be encourages by soaking seed in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow direct from spring until mid summer, under glass for winter use

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 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 Green pearl about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Green pearl

Plant in a semi sunny position for summer use but full sun for winter use

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

Harvesting Green pearl

Harvest the leaves all year leaving the plant with some to maintain growth

Other Names for Curly leaf parsley 'Green pearl'

Curley parsley