Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

biennial0.6×0.3 mzone 4–9partial shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Apiaceae
Habit: biennial
Height: 0.6 m
Spread: 0.3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 2 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 4–9
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.4 – 8.4

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible7 of 10

Medicinal5 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

Growing

Parsley grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Sow in spring or late summer; seeds germinate slowly and unevenly. Space plants 20-30 cm apart. Regular watering and feeding promote growth. Remove flowering stems to prolong leaf production. Harvest can be done several times during the growing season.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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