Parsley Growing Guide Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Any average, well drained soil enriched with compost. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Hardy only to about 10 degrees F, though winter mulches or cloches can enhance cold tolerance. Where winters are mild, parsley can be sown in fall and grown through winter. Feeding Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food monthly. Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds in early spring, and keep moist. Parsley germinates slowly. Or, start with young purchased plants. Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting parsley. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Try both curled and flat-leafed or Italian parsley, which has stronger flavour. Plants that survive winter will bloom first thing in spring. Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Gather stems for drying in early summer. Troubleshooting Colorful parsleyworms sometimes eat parsley leaves. Root rot is common in elderly, winter-weary plants. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Parsley Aphids (General) Carrot Rust Fly Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Parsley Carrot Powdery Mildew Celery Viruses Parsley Root Rot
