Italian Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds. Flat-leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum) has flat, bright, green leaves that resemble a celery stalk and grows 18 to 24 inches tall. It is also called plain-leafed parsley, French of Italian parsley. In general, flat-leaf parsley has a more robust flavor than the curly parsley variety. It is a biennial plant, often grown as an annual.
Growing Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.
Direct Sowing: Spring.
- Direct sow Parsley Seeds in Spring in an area of your garden which receives full sun and where the soil drains well.
- The parsley plant is a member of the carrot family, which means it develops a long tap root and does not like to be transplanted.
- Soak parsley seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
- Sow the seeds 0.5cm deep, making sure they are totally covered by soil (they require darkness to germinate).
- Germination is slow, taking four to six weeks.
- Thin out the seedlings to a distance of 15-30cm apart when they reach a height of 5cm.
- Keep the soil moist and feed fortnightly.
- Grows best in moist, well-drained soil, with full sun.
- Can be grown in containers and pots, also very ornamental in gardens.
- Give some shade in summer if temperature gets too hot.
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