Parsley
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2Will it grow where I live?
Parsley is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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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
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Uses
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.
Frequently asked questions
Parsley: how big does it get?
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) grows as a biennial and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.3 m. Growth is medium.
Parsley: what site does it need?
Parsley tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.4 and 8.4.
Parsley: is it hardy?
Parsley is listed as hardy in zone 4–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Parsley: will it grow in Central Europe?
Parsley is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Parsley: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to September.
Parsley: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from September to November.
Parsley: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Parsley are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Parsley: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 2/10.
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