Seed Tube Herbs - Parsley Plain Leaved
Petroselinum crispum
Commonly known as French Parsley plain leaf parsley has serrated fine leaves that are generally regarded to have a slightly better flavour and texture than curly parsley.
Sowing Instructions
Direct sow parsley seed outdoors from March to July. Grow parsley in a well prepared seedbed in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm in drills 30cm apart. Parsley seeds are very slow to germinate taking up to 28 days, especially in wet, cold soils.
Seeds can also be sown indoors or under glass from August to February for fresh leaves all year round. Sow into 7.5cm pots of free-draining seed compost, maintaining a temperature of 18-21c until after germination. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm apart. Gradually acclimatise parsley plants to outdoor conditions over 7 – 10 days before planting outdoors when risk of frost has passed.
For more sowing instructions read our blog 'How to Sow & Grow'
Seeds
Approx 400
Top Tips
Plant a small crop every week to keep it coming.