Flat leaf parsley 'French'

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

How to grow Flat leaf parsley 'French'

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Keep in mind when planting that French is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Ideally plant in loamy and potting mix soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 6.0 as French likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing French from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between Flat 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 French about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting French

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

Harvesting French