{"id":8149,"date":"2023-06-27T02:47:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T06:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=8149"},"modified":"2023-06-27T03:01:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:01:34","slug":"how-to-plant-and-grow-parsley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/27\/how-to-plant-and-grow-parsley\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plant and Grow Parsley"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Use this easy-to-grow herb either fresh or dried and as an edible or an ornamental.<\/p>

Parsley is a biennial which means it grows in one season, and after winter, it blooms, seeds, and dies. It’s\u00a0often grown as an annual\u00a0and is used in cooking. Curly leaf parsleys work well for cooking and add a gorgeous\u00a0deep green dimension to ornamental flowerbeds. Flat leaf parsleys include Italian types that taste sweet and strong, with a flavor recommended for cooked dishes. Use this guide to grow and care for parsley in your garden.<\/p>

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Parsley Overview<\/h3>
GENUS NAME<\/td>Petroselinum<\/td><\/tr>
COMMON NAME<\/td>Parsley<\/td><\/tr>
PLANT TYPE<\/td>Annual, Herb<\/td><\/tr>
LIGHT<\/td>Sun<\/td><\/tr>
HEIGHT<\/td>6 to 12 inches<\/td><\/tr>
WIDTH<\/td>8 to 24 inches<\/td><\/tr>
FLOWER COLOR<\/td>White<\/td><\/tr>
SEASON FEATURES<\/td>Summer Bloom<\/td><\/tr>
SPECIAL FEATURES<\/td>Good for Containers<\/td><\/tr>
PROPAGATION<\/td>Seed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>
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Where to Plant Parsley<\/span><\/h2>

Call on parsley to\u00a0anchor a kitchen herb collection. When grown within steps of your door, fresh herbs will quickly make their way into your summer dishes. Plant parsley in the ground or\u00a0in pots placed on a patio or deck\u00a0where they receive at least eight hours of sunlight a day. Then simply step outside and harvest what you need\u2014adding it to your cuisine seconds later.<\/p>

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Indoors, plant it in a sunny spot where it gets indirect light up to 8 hours a day.<\/p>

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BHG \/ ZOE HANSEN<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

How and When to Plant Parsley<\/span><\/h2>

Start parsley from seed\u00a0or purchase nursery-grown transplants. Sow seeds outdoors in the spring or early fall when temperatures are mild. Parsley seed is slow to germinate. So unless you are seeking a specific variety only available through seed, consider starting parsley from nursery-grown transplants.<\/p>

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If you grow parsley from seed, soften the seed coat by soaking the seeds in water overnight prior to planting. Sow seeds outdoors 1 to 2 inches apart in well-worked, fertile soil. Cover the seeds with \u00bc inch fine soil. Water the seedbed and keep it moist while seeds sprout. Thin seedlings to 3 to 4 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.<\/p>

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ROBERT CARDILLO<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Parsley Care Tips<\/span><\/h2>

Parsley is easy to grow, demanding little more than sunshine and ample water.<\/p>

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Light<\/span><\/h3>

Parsley grows best in full sun spots that\u00a0get lots of light most of the day. Partial shade will also work for parsley, though they may not be as vibrant in color. In warmer climates, the plants do better if they get afternoon shade.<\/p>

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Soil and Water<\/span><\/h3>

Parsley seeds don’t sprout all at once. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged to encourage more germination. Once a plant reaches full size, parsley needs 1 to 2 inches of rain or supplemental water per week to grow well.<\/p>

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Parsley isn’t too picky about soil, but for best growth, add plenty of organic matter such as compost before planting, and\u00a0make sure your soil drains well.<\/p>

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Temperature and Humidity<\/span><\/h3>

Parsley is hardy in most areas, so it withstands many different temperatures. However, it does best in a moderate climate of 50\u00baF to 70\u00baF. To protect parsley in colder climates, add mulch to outdoor plants.<\/p>

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Fertilizer<\/span><\/h3>

Use a 5-10-5 commercial fertilizer to feed parsley planted outdoors in the ground one or two times each season. Fertilize indoor parsley plants in containers every six weeks. Use a liquid vegetable fertilizer at half-strength.<\/p>

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Pruning<\/span><\/h3>

When parsley plants develop several sets of leaves, thin them (pull or snip out the extras with scissors) so they stand 3 to 4 inches apart. Parsley is a biennial plant, not a perennial, meaning it grows the first year, then sends up a tough stalk with flowers that turn into seeds and die. So for a bountiful harvest, sow parsley seeds each year.<\/p>

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Harvesting<\/span><\/h3>

Once parsley reaches at least 6 inches tall, you can begin to harvest the leaves. Starting with the outside stems (the ones that grew first), cut the stems close to the ground. As you harvest the stems on the outside of the plant, it will respond with new growth from the center. Avoid shaving off the tops of stems; this stunts new growth.<\/p>

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Potting and Repotting Parsley<\/span><\/h3>

Any\u00a0indoor herb garden\u00a0benefits from the addition of parsley. Choose a container with drainage holes, add a soil-less potting mix (garden soil is too heavy to use in a pot), and sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart, about 1\/4 inch deep. Place indoor parsley pots in the brightest light possible. However, these herbs may still grow spindly and weak because window glass decreases the amount of light the plants can receive.<\/p>

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You can also opt to\u00a0bring outdoor parsley plants inside\u00a0in fall to enjoy fresh snips throughout winter. Dig parsley plants in fall and pot them in a container with drainage holes. Be sure to use a prepared potting soil as garden soil will not drain well in a pot. Place the container in a bright, sunny window and water regularly. After growing inside through winter, parsley doesn’t usually transplant back into the garden well. Discard the plant and start with new plants in the spring garden.<\/p>

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Pests and Problems<\/span><\/h2>

Parsley is a host plant for the caterpillar\u00a0of the black swallowtail butterfly. If you can, leave the caterpillars to mature since their butterflies are so pretty and serve as pollinators. Once they’ve become butterflies, they’ll stop eating the leaves.<\/p>

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Avoid common diseases such as leaf spot and\u00a0powdery mildew\u00a0by allowing for plenty of air circulation around plants, both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>

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Types of Parsley<\/span><\/h2>

Italian Flat-leaf Parsley<\/span><\/h3>
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DEAN SCHOEPPNER<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Petroselinum neapolitanum<\/em>\u00a0is great for seasoning hot dishes, since its flavor holds up well under heat.<\/p>

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‘Moss Curled’ Parsley<\/span><\/h3>
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MARTY BALDWIN<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>

This variety of\u00a0Petroselinum crispum<\/em>\u00a0unfurls leaves with a clean, crisp flavor that doesn’t hold up well in cooking.<\/p>

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Parsley Companion Plants<\/span><\/h2>

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MARTY BALDWIN<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Parsley will keep away the asparagus beetle, protecting\u00a0asparagus\u00a0plants. Zones 4-9<\/p>

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Roses<\/span><\/h3>
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MATTHEW BENSON<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

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Use this easy-to-grow herb either fresh or dried and as an edible or an ornamental. Parsley is a biennial which means it grows in one season, and after winter, it blooms, seeds, and dies. It’s\u00a0often grown as an annual\u00a0and is used in cooking. Curly leaf parsleys work well for cooking and add a gorgeous\u00a0deep green dimension to ornamental flowerbeds. Flat leaf parsleys include Italian types that taste sweet and strong, with a flavor recommended for cooked dishes. Use this guide to grow and care for parsley in your garden. \u00a0 Parsley Overview GENUS NAME Petroselinum COMMON NAME Parsley PLANT TYPE Annual, Herb LIGHT Sun HEIGHT 6 to 12 inches WIDTH 8 to 24 inches FLOWER COLOR White SEASON FEATURES Summer Bloom SPECIAL FEATURES Good for Containers PROPAGATION Seed \u00a0 Where to Plant Parsley Call on parsley to\u00a0anchor a kitchen herb collection. When grown within steps of your door, fresh herbs…<\/p>\n

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