Flat leaf parsley 'Italian'

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

How to grow Flat leaf parsley 'Italian'

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Keep in mind when planting that Italian is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy and potting mix and has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.0 as Flat leaf parsley is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Italian from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 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 about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Italian

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

Harvesting Italian