Flat leaf parsley 'Italian Parsley'

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

How to grow Flat leaf parsley 'Italian Parsley'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Italian Parsley is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy and potting mix soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.6 and 6.0 as Italian Parsley likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Italian Parsley from seed

Soak seeds overnight in warm water.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 9.91 inches (25.4 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 Italian Parsley about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Italian Parsley

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

Harvesting Italian Parsley

Italian Parsley folklore & trivia

To store parsley fresh, put it in a sealed container with water in the refrigerator.
Add it to your recipe at the end of your cook time.