Parsley Italian

Name: Parsley Italian
Brand: Lively Root
SKU: pl_per_ita_4IN1
Price: 38.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Petroselinum crispum

$38.00

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Pet Warning:Toxic To Ingest
Care Level:I'm Easy
Overall Size: 4" to 16" W 16" to 18" H

Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a classic garnishing herb on any plate because of its bright green flat leaves and deep flavor and sweetness. He is a biennial culinary herb and considered a cool-season annual, producing seeds in the second year of growth. He grows up to two feet tall and likes to be placed near a vegetable garden or in the middle of the herb border. In warmer zones (9-10), Parsley has more success in the fall and winter. Once hot temps hit the leaves, the plant will begin to wane. Clip your parsley leaves in the mornings when it's the freshest, and prepare a Sofrito with your Italian Parsley and olive oil! Il meglio!

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About Parsley Italian

Parsley has been in cultivation for over 2000 years and was in use by Hebrews during Passover. However, the ancient Greeks considered it sacred and never ate it, although they used it to decorate tombs and honored athletes and musicians with a parsley wreath during the Isthmian Games. Parsley, in ancient times, was in medicinal use for digestive disorders, bronchitis, and toothaches. It has antioxidant nutrients like Vitamin C, A, and Folate, helping to prevent cancer, strokes, and heart disease.

Easy for beginners

Toxic if ingested.

Mediterranean

If your parsley leaves have white tips, it is due to a lack of water and too much sun exposure.Lettuce, garlic and onions are not good neighbors with parsley. Parsley will promote early bolting with lettuce. Garlic and onions will deter growth in parsley!

Great For People Who…

Great for people who are on the go and need low maintenance plants
Great for people who love to dance
Great for people who love to share plants with their friends
Great for people who like fun projects

Great For Spaces That…

Great for spaces with partial shade patios
Great for space with a range of low to high indirect light
Great for spaces with bright indirect light
Great for spaces that have need lush decor

Petroselinum crispum Care Guide

LightHigh

Plant this herb in full sun (6-8 hours) to part sun (4-6 hours) with afternoon shade.
WaterMedium

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
HumidityMedium

This herb is used to average humidity climates similar to the Mediterranean.
Temperature 50 to 90

This herb needs afternoon shade and a drop in the temperatures at night.
Hardiness Zones4|5|6|7|8|9

This is a biennial culinary herb and only spreads by seed—therefore, plant in consecutive years.
FertilizingSeasonally

Apply a balanced fertilizer around the base of the plant in every six weeks during the growing season.
Re-pottingRarely

To transplant into a garden container or the garden bed, water your plant the night before. Dig the hole twice as wide as the grower pot and the same depth as the grower pot (not deeper). Remove the plant and center in the spot. Add rooting hormone around the roots of the plant. Water in the hole and let drain. If you have clay soils, add composted leaves, to enhance the soil consistency. Check to ensure your pH levels are between 5.5-6.7 with our 3 in1 plant meter. Fill around the plant and up to the top of its soil line. Tamp down with your hands to remove any air pockets. Water again around the drip line.
CleaningAs needed

To harvest, trim stems around the outer edges. Trimming will promote more growth.
PropagationSeeds

Since Italian Parsley is a biennial, you will need to plant him for two consecutive years to harvest each year. To extract the seeds, the plant flowers and dries first. Trim the Parsley with the seed heads and place into a bag to lightly remove the seeds. Dry the seeds in a warm place by turning them daily on a paper plate or towel for two weeks. Label and store in an envelope and place in an unused refrigerator for up to three years. To plant, use well-draining soil with rich nutrients and compost. The pH should be between 6-7. Use our 3 in 1 plant meter to test the pH. Soak the seeds in warm, soapy water for an hour. This procedure will break the outer layer of the seeds and help them germinate faster. Afterward, rinse the seeds in a colander with warm running water to remove the soap. Place the seeds in a warm bowl of water to soak overnight to help with germination. Then strain and place on wax paper to dry completely before planting. Prepare seed trays with well-draining moist soil for seedlings. Start this process 2-4 months before the last frost date in your area. Plant the seeds in 1/2 inch of soil and 12 inches apart if growing outside. Once the plant has germinated at around 70°F, let it grow to 3 inches before transplanting into the garden. Keep the seedlings in bright light or under grow lights to germinate.