Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Petroselinum
Plant Type: Herb
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Soil pH Level: 5.0 - 7.0
Soil Texture: Moist & Loamy
Sun Exposure: Full or Partial
Appearance Description: Parsley grows in a rosette form. The leaves are bright green, rigid, and produce yellowish-green flowers when fully mature.
How to Plant:
1. Work the soil until it has a smooth and broken-up consistency.
2. Amend native soil with organic compost or any other material.
3. Soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting.
4. Dig a trench that is about 1/2-inch deep.
5. Plant 2-3 seeds per inch along the length of the row.
6. Cover the trench lightly with about 1/8-inch soil.
7. Apply a layer of mulch if desired.
How to Maintain:
1. Keep the soil consistently moist, it should never completely dry.
2. Watering should be done evenly and not so much that the soil is a puddle.
3. An occasional all-purpose fertilizer can be applied as needed.
How to Harvest:
1. Harvest when the leaves produce 3 green segments.
2. To remove, cut leaves from the outer plant areas as needed.
3. Parsley can be replanted in a pot or placed in a window box to produce fresh parsley throughout the winter.
Storage Tips:
Parsley can be stored by drying and freezing.
Top Varieties:
1. Flat leaf
2. Curly leaf
Fun Facts:
1. The ancient romans believed no salad should be served without parsley.
2. Pregnant women should not eat parsley because it is thought to induce labor
3. For decades parsley was used as a funeral herb.
4. Parsley was believed to "ward off drunkenness" and cover up bad breath.
Related Soil:
Schultz Moisture Plus Potting Mix
Related Plant Food:
Schultz All Purpose Water Soluble
Schultz Flower & Vegetable Extended Feed
Schultz All Purpose Extended Feed
Schultz Granular Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food
Schultz Granular All Purpose Plant Food
