The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Petroselinum crispum. Enjoy the mild, refreshing flavor of this beautiful, all-purpose herb. Biennial grown as an annual, Moss Curled parsley can grow through fall and into winter because of its cold tolerance. It is a very nutritious herb (vitamins A, B, and C), and freshens breath.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun to partial shade | Well amended, good drainage | Moderate; keep soil moist until well-rooted |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 8" | 10"–12" tall and wide | 60-75 |
- Additional instructions: Parsley can be grown as an indoor plant with 6 hours of bright light from a sunny window, or 12-16 hours of supplemental light provided by cool white fluorescent or LED lamps.[3]
- Harvesting instructions: Pick as needed, removing entire stalks to the ground, but not removing more than 1/3 of the plant.[1]
Common Diseases and Pests
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Moss-Curled-Organic-Parsley-Seeds (seed source)
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/vegetable-planting-chart/
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/herbs/parsley/
- http://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/files/303119.pdf
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