Parsley
Parsley
Harvest Type: Continuous
Transplant/Direct Sow: Direct sow or transplant
When to Plant: Direct, after the last frost date.
Indoors, 4-5 weeks before last frost date.
Days to Germinate: 14-30 days
Days to Maturity: 70-90 days
Planting Depth: 1⁄4 - 1⁄2” deep
Germination Temp: 40-90°F
Seed Spacing: 1-2" apart
Light: Full sun
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0 pH
Water: 1” per week. Allow the top 1” of soil to dry between waterings.
Soil Temperature: 40-90°F with 80°F being optimal.
Fertilizer: Start with good compost and supplement with a 5-10-5 N-P-K ratio.
Rotation: Parsley is like a root vegetable. Rotate annually with heavy feeders.
Harvest Type
Continuous
Transplant / Direct Sow
Direct sow
TIP: Parsley is a medium-feeder
When to Plant:
Parsley likes warm weather. Plant seeds outdoors when the soil temperature is 40°F or warmer. Parsley has a long germination period; you can plant outdoor just before the average last frost date.
Days to germinate
It takes parsley seeds 14-30 days to germinate.
Days to maturity
It takes about 70-90 days, depending on the variety grown.
Planting Depth
Plant seeds at 1/4 - 1/2" deep.
Germination Temperature Range
Parsley will germinate at temperatures as low as 40°F but does best when the soil is 80-90°F.
Spacing Between Plants
Plant parsley seeds 1-2" apart.
Growing conditions
Parsley likes loose soil with aged compost. Generally, no other fertilization is needed. However, a 5-10-5 N-P-K ratio fertilizer will enhance your parsley crop. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Plant outdoors when the temperature is above 40°F and optimally when it is 80-90°F.
Companion Plants
Tomatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, peas, and chives are excellent companion plants for parsley.
Rotation
Parsley helps regenerate depleted soil. Rotate parsley annually to a bed where a heavy feeders; e.g. tomatoes or peppers.
Anticipated yields
Plan your garden yield at 2-3 parsley plants per person. Plant 4-10 additional plants for drying. Generally, expect about 1 cup of fresh parsley from 1-3 plants every two weeks or so.