Giant Italy Parsley Seed Packet

Giant Italy Parsley (Petroselium sativum) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is widely utilized globally and is typically cultivated as a flavor-enhancing condiment.
This biennial plant, though capable of being cultivated as an annual, forms a rosette of finely divided, aromatic leaves, reaching heights of 15 to 20 cm.
Main Varieties: Smooth Leaf and Curly Leaf.
General Cultivation Tips for Parsley:

• This is a resilient plant but prefers moderately rich soils (neither clayey nor light), rich in organic matter and cool.
• Sowing can occur throughout the year in areas with mild winters, but it is generally carried out between late winter and mid-summer.
• The seeds germinate slowly, taking between 25 to 40 days; thus, consistent moisture and mild temperature are necessary to foster emergence.

Seeds can be sown by broadcasting or in rows spaced 30-40 cm apart at a dose of 1.5 g/m². They can also be sown in pots.
There are no significant phytosanitary problems. Harvesting takes place 70-80 days after sowing, with multiple cuttings possible from the more developed leaves.
Giant Italy Parsley Features:This plant has upright stems and large, broad, wavy dark green leaves, highly aromatic with a strong flavor. Sowing is possible throughout the year, though spring is preferred; it can be sown by broadcasting or into pots. Germination is slow, requiring 20 to 30 days. It is advisable to soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing. Harvesting occurs 3 to 4 months after sowing, cutting the stems which continuously regrow.