Growing parsley
Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart.
Add some general purpose to the soil.
Parsley is a cold-tolerant biennial. My plants survived the 10 deg. F. night we had this past winter.
Harvest the stems from the outside of the plant as you need them. The center will continue to grow and will bloom in its second year.
Here are the varieties of parsley being offered in 2024. (Photos and descriptions are from the seed companies.)
Parsley
Dark Green Italian Plain
80 days. Flat and deeply cut leaves on very tall, stocky stems. These sturdy plants tolerate light frosts for fresh, aromatic harvests with minimal protection throughout the cool weather months. Harvest prior to killing frosts and dry the leaves for future use. Open pollinated. (Territorial Seed)
Giant of Italy
A very large Italian strain of parsley with great flavor. Perfect for sauces. High in essential oil content, with a stronger flavor than curly leafed parsley, this variety is a good source for vitamins A, C, and K. (Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds)
Peione
Improved Giant of Italy type with intermediate resistance to downy mildew.
High leaf mass on thick, upright stems for easier harvest. Compared to the standard parsley Giant of Italy, Peione has larger and darker green leaves, a more uniform plant habit, and sweeter flavor. Ht. 18–20". (Johnny’s Selected Seeds)
