Champion Moss Curled

Family: Apiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Fragrant, cool-green fronds unfurl with a lush, mossy curl—softly ruffled like velvet and richly aromatic from the first harvest onward.

Champion Moss Curled forms dense clumps of tightly curled leaves with a tender bite, delivering bright parsley flavor that shines as a finishing garnish, in herb blends, and in fresh sauces. Grow it for its ornamental texture as much as its dependable, garden-ready performance through the season.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Champion Moss Curled

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Champion Moss Curled Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Champion Moss Curled’s tight, velvet-like curls give you concentrated parsley aroma without the limp, over-mushy result you get from flatter-leaf types. Treat it like a finishing herb—hit it at the end with lemony fat (oil or butter) so the bite stays snappy and the green stays bright.

Best Uses

finishing garnish on hot dishes where it holds color and shape
whisked into green herb sauces (blended with oil/lemon) for a clean, aromatic lift
folded into tabbouleh-style salads and grain bowls for a crisp herb crunch
swirled into compound butter or stirred into soups at the very end for a pop of freshness

Flavor Profile

fresh, cool-green parsley brightness aromatic, lightly peppery bite tender fronds that stay leafy instead of turning mushy

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil feta chicken fish butter

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases commonly affect Petroselinum crispum (Champion Moss Curled parsley), and how do I treat them?

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) commonly develops leaf spots and can suffer from fungal issues when foliage stays wet—especially in cool, humid weather. Remove affected leaves early and water at the soil line (not over the plant), then improve airflow by thinning crowded growth. If you see aphids clustered on tender shoots, rinse them off with a strong spray and repeat every 2–3 days for a week to knock the population down.

How often should I water Champion Moss Curled parsley during its main growing phase (around weeks 3–10)?

Keep the top 1 inch of soil consistently evenly moist but not soggy—parsley’s shallow, fine roots struggle if the soil swings between dry and waterlogged. In typical home gardens, that often means watering about 1–2 times per week, more often in part-sun or hot spells, while always letting excess water drain. Mulch lightly after plants establish to prevent the soil surface from drying out too quickly.

How can I tell when Champion Moss Curled parsley is ready to harvest?

Harvest when plants reach about 8–12 inches tall and the leaves are fully expanded (typically around 70 days after sowing). Pick outer leaves first, cutting at the base of each leaf stem, and leave the inner crowns to regrow. For best flavor, harvest in the morning and avoid leaving older, tough fronds on the plant.