Italian parsley
Award-winning variety produces bushy plants as well as a continuous supply of large flat leaves with a strong taste. This old variety is native to the Mediterranean Basin. It is mentioned in the book “Les Plantes Potagères” by Vilmorin-Andrieux from 1883.
Technical sheet
Latin name Petroselinum crispum Type Aromatic place of culture Balcony/Terrace/Garden/Kitchen Growth Type Bi-Annual Exposure Sun - Partial Shade Height 30cm - 40cm Spacing
30 cm Germination 85-90days Sowing indoor march-april Successful sowing
Sow lightly in the nursery. Cover with a thin layer of soil and keep moist until germination. Transplant after the last frosts, when the plants have 4 at 5 leaves, every 8 cm, in lines separated by 30 cm. It is also possible to sow directly in place, in lines distant from 30 cm and then lighten to 8 cm on the row. For better emergence, soak the seeds for 2 days in water.
Cultivation advice: Parsley germination can take up to a month.
Harvest
Harvest the leaves as you need them from late spring until late summer.