Curly leaf parsley 'Gigante'

Petroselinum crispum var. crispum

How to grow Curly leaf parsley 'Gigante'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Gigante is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Gigante requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.6 - 6.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Gigante from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Gigante

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

Harvesting Gigante