Soak seeds overnight before planting to assist germination. Start indoors 9–10 weeks before last frost, plant out 2–3 weeks before frost. Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked. Sow 2-3 seeds per inch, thin once established. Parsley will over winter in many areas but will bolt the second year after an early summer harvest. Easy to grow once established. Semi-drought tolerant. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 6-9. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 9,800 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 60%. Usual seed life: 2-3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth
1/4”Soil Temp. Germ.
50-75˚FDays to Germ.
14-28Plant Spacing
12”Row Spacing
24”Days To Maturity
75-80Full Shade,
Moist Well Drained