75 DAYS
Petroselinum crispum
Italian parsley features flat, dark green leaves that offer a much more pronounced, robust flavour than standard curled parsley. Widely used in Mediterranean cooking, it enhances sauces, soups, salads, and serves as a fresh finishing herb for many dishes. This herb thrives well in sunny environments, making it a delightful addition to any herb garden.
Size: Mature plants reach heights of 12 to 18 in. with a similar spread.
Yield: Regular harvests of fresh leaves throughout the growing season provide ample material for culinary use.
Taste: Offers a distinctive, vibrant flavour that is robust and aromatic, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
How to use: Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, or as an attractive garnish. It’s particularly effective in sauces and salads.
Planting tips: Sow in well-drained soil with good sunlight; ideal planting sites include herb gardens, containers, and raised beds. Parsley enjoys full sun to part shade and prefers soil that is moist but not overly wet.
Harvest tips: Pick leaves regularly to encourage dense, bushy growth. Harvesting can be done as soon as the leaves are large enough to use, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh herb.
Pelleted seed.
