Parsley

About This Plant...

Family: Umbelliferae

Genus and species: Petroselinum crispum

Plant type: biennial

Height and width: 18-24 inches high; 8-16 inches wide

Location and soil: sun or partial shade; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors

Uses: fresh leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables

Propagation methods: seeds

Indoor Sowing...

Time needed to reach transplant size: 10-12 weeks

When to transplant to garden: 3-4 weeks before last spring frost

Outdoor Sowing...

When to sow outdoors: 3-4 weeks before last spring frost

Other Sowing Guidelines...

Approx. germination time: 21 days

Germination temp.: 70 degrees F.

Days to maturity: 75 days

Transplanting Guidelines...

Spacing between plants: 6 inches

Spacing between rows: 18 inches

Growing On...

Pests: carrot weevils, nematodes, parsley worms

Diseases: crown rot

Harvest: pick fresh leaves as needed; for drying, place sprigs on a wire rack in a warm, airy place, then store in an airtight jar

Growing tips: soak seeds for 48 hours to speed germination; usually grown as an annual

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