Parsley – 0.5 gr

Description

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

14-30 days at 18–21°C.

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended): Sow in 1″ cell containers. Seeds take at least 3 weeks to germinate.

Direct seed:

Sow in spring after the danger of frost has passed, about 0,6-1,2 cm deep, 3 seeds per inch in single rows or 5-7,5 cm wide bands 30-45 cm apart. Thin plants to 20-30 cm apart.

 

DISEASES:

Prevent disease with crop rotation and good sanitation.

 

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Grows well in moist, fertile soil. If planted in a well-drained location, it can normally be wintered over to produce a crop early the following spring. Mulch where temperatures go below -18°C. Water during dry spells and side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing period, if necessary.

 

PLANT HEIGHT:

Varies.

 

PLANT SPACING:

20-30 cm

 

HARDINESS ZONES:

Biennial.

 

HARVEST:

Clip leaves when needed. To maintain the crispness and appearance of freshly harvested parsley, store at temperatures of 0–2.2°C at 95% relative humidity. Parsley can be used either fresh or dried. To dry, wash clipped leaves and spread out shallowly on screens in a warm, airy place. When thoroughly dry, rub and store in jars.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Petroselinum crispum