🌱 Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)'

Sowing window (UK)	March to July
Minimum soil temperature	7°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	1 cm
Spacing	20 cm apart
Days to germination	21 days
Days to harvest	70 days
Sowing method	Start under cover, transplant out
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	partial-shade
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Apiaceae

When should I sow Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' from March to July. It is normally started under cover and transplanted. Wait until the soil has reached 7°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - parsley will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' need to germinate?

Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' needs a minimum soil temperature of 7°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)'?

For Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)', sow it 1cm deep and space plants 20cm apart.

How long does Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' take to grow?

Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' takes roughly 70 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 21 days.

Is Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' frost hardy?

Yes. Parsley 'Flat Leaf (Italian)' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.