Organic Italian Parsley

Latin name Petroselinum crispum var. italicum
Quantity per packet Approximately 400 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin namePetroselinum crispum var. italicum
FamilyApiaceae
TypeHerb
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packApproximately 400 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0177
Product
description

Italian Parsley is an essential herb in the vegetable garden, prized for its flat, dark green, intensely fragrant foliage that brings freshness and depth to a host of dishes. Its elegant and generous silhouette fits well in both gourmet beds and containers on the terrace, where it remains within reach for daily cooking. Very useful in the garden, it attracts several beneficial insects, especially some pollinators when it goes to seed, thus contributing to the vitality of the ecosystem. Its frank and aromatic taste enhances salads, sauces, broths, marinades, and stews, while its regular harvesting stimulates a good production of new leaves. Easy to grow with a little patience during germination, it prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil and a bright exposure, from full sun to partial shade. Biennial, it mainly produces its abundant foliage in the first year before flowering in the next, thus offering a long harvest period. In the garden, it admirably accompanies garden vegetables while providing structure and greenery between crops. Robust, flavorful, and versatile, Italian Parsley remains an indispensable classic for gardeners who want to combine culinary utility, simple beauty, and biodiversity.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to July
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Germination time14 to 28 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, sauces, marinades, cooking, drying
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
Harvest as needed from June until frost
Size
and facts
Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Spread25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Tomatoes, leeks, asparagus, radishes
Avoid planting with
Mint
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.