Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Family: Apiaceae
Parsley grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained fertile soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Parsley
Parsley growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun or partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained fertile soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Parsley as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 70-90 days.
Plant Overview
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is listed in the Apiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a biennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Beginner.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0013
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Biennial
- Growth habit
- Leafy biennial herb commonly grown as an annual
- Mature height
- Approximately 9-18 inches
- Mature spread
- Approximately 9-12 inches
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Growing Conditions
Parsley is listed for full sun or partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun or partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained fertile soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Plant spacing
- 6-10 inches
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 70-90 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Germination temperature
- About 50-80°F
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
- Sowing method
- Direct sow or start indoors; germination can be slow
- Start indoors
- Often started 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-90 days
- Harvest
- Harvest outer stems and leaves as needed while allowing the center to continue growing
- Propagation
- Primarily by seed
Garden Information
- Common pests
- Aphids, parsley worms and spider mites
- Uses
- Fresh or dried culinary herb, seasoning and garnish
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.