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Parsley: How to Grow It from Seed in Pots and Garden
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Parsley: How to Grow It from Seed in Pots and Garden

Petroselinum crispum

Growing parsley: biennial herb essential in cooking. Grows easily in pots or garden, loves partial shade and consistently moist soil.

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Characteristics

Scientific namePetroselinum crispum
Height20-40 cm
Sunlightmezz'ombra
Watermedia
Soilfertile drenante
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature5-25 °C
FloweringJun, Jul
IrrigationWater 2-3 times a week keeping the soil cool but never soggy: increase the frequency in summer.

Parsley is a biennial herb among the most used in Italian cooking, with a fresh and versatile flavour. It grows easily in full sun or partial shade, in fertile well-drained soil, from seed to harvest in about 80 days. Perfect in the garden, pot or balcony.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

How do you sow parsley?
Sow seeds 5 mm deep from March to September, keep the soil moist and protect from direct sun until germination, which takes 15-20 days.
When can I harvest parsley?
Start harvesting 70-80 days after sowing, cutting the outer leaves with scissors and leaving the inner ones to encourage regrowth.

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