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Parsley
About This Plant...
Family:
Umbelliferae
Genus and species:
Petroselinum crispum
Plant type:
biennial
Height and width:
18-24 inches high; 8-16 inches wide
Location and soil:
sun or partial shade; rich, moist soil; will grow indoors
Uses:
fresh leaves in soups, stews, and sauces; meat, fish, and egg recipes; salads and vegetables
Propagation methods:
seeds
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:
10-12 weeks
When to transplant to garden:
3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:
3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:
21 days
Germination temp.:
70 degrees F.
Days to maturity:
75 days
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:
6 inches
Spacing between rows:
18 inches
Growing On...
Pests:
carrot weevils, nematodes, parsley worms
Diseases:
crown rot
Harvest:
pick fresh leaves as needed; for drying, place sprigs on a wire rack in a warm, airy place, then store in an airtight jar
Growing tips:
soak seeds for 48 hours to speed germination; usually grown as an annual
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