Parsley

SpeciesPetroselinum crispum

Also called garden parsley

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Parsley
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination14–28 days

“it can take 2 to 4 weeks for seedlings to appear” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Lightfull sun (6+ hours of sunlight)

“Full Sun” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

WaterKeep soil moist while seeds germinate. Be sure to keep parsley plants sufficiently watered, especially through the heat of summer.

“Be sure to keep parsley plants sufficiently watered, especially through the heat of summer” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Soil pH6–6.5

“Soil pH should ideally be around 6.0—slightly acidic” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Spacing6–8 in

“Sow seeds about 6 to 8 inches apart” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Height6 in

“Harvest outer stems at 6 inches tall” — How to Grow Parsley for Months Without It Bolting or Fading Early

Propagationseed

“Parsley seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

“6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Ready whenleaf stems have at least three segments

“When the leaf stems have at least three segments, parsley is ready to be harvested” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Edible partsleaves and stems

“is prized for its edible leaves and stems” — How to Grow Parsley for Months Without It Bolting or Fading Early

IndoorsUse a grow light to help seedlings grow. Make sure it remains at least 2 inches above the leaves at all times.

“Make sure it remains at least 2 inches above the leaves at all times” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Companionsradish, most veggies, herbs

“Tip: Plant radish seeds in the gaps between parsley seeds” — Parsley: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Parsley Plants | The Old Farmer's Almanac

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