Curly leaf parsley 'Italian Gigante'

Petroselinum crispum var. crispum

How to grow Curly leaf parsley 'Italian 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 Italian Gigante is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting Italian Gigante in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.6 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Italian Gigante from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Curly leaf parsley plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Italian Gigante

As Italian Gigante is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Italian Gigante