Triple Curled

Family: Apiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Fragrant, bright-green fronds unfurl with a signature triple curl—crisp, finely textured, and richly aromatic from first harvest to the final flush.

Triple Curled parsley delivers a lively, clean flavor that stands up beautifully in fresh garnishes and becomes especially expressive when stirred into sauces and soups. Grow it for its ornamental, ruffled beauty as much as its dependable, cut-and-come-again performance through the season.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

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Triple 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

Triple Curled parsley is all about that crisp, finely textured chew plus a clean, peppery green snap—so it earns its place when you want flavor to stay upright, not wilt into the background. Chop it and go for a late stir so the aroma stays sharp, especially against rich fats like butter or olive oil.

Best Uses

chopped fresh over warm potatoes or beans where it keeps its bite
stir-in parsley at the end of soups and stocks to preserve fragrance
fold into chimichurri-style sauces and dressings for a sharp green lift
use as a high-performance garnish that doesn’t turn limp quickly

Flavor Profile

bright, peppery herb bite finely crisp, ruffled leaf texture clean, green aroma with a lingering savory finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil butter black pepper chickpeas

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Petroselinum crispum (triple curled parsley), and how can I control it?

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is prone to fungal leaf spots such as Cercospora, which show as brown to dark spots that spread under humid conditions. Improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at the soil line (not the leaves), then remove heavily spotted foliage early. If it keeps recurring, use a labeled fungicide appropriate for edible herbs and repeat according to the label’s intervals.

How often should I water triple curled parsley during its main growing phase, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

During active growth, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for damp soil the top 1–2 inches down. Water about 2–3 times per week in warm weather, increasing frequency if the soil dries quickly, and reduce slightly when temperatures cool. Mulch lightly around plants to prevent rapid drying of the shallow parsley roots.

How do I know when triple curled parsley is ready to harvest?

Start harvesting when plants reach about 8–10 inches tall and have multiple fully developed, curled leaf clusters, typically around 60–70 days from sowing. Cut outer stems first near the base so the center can keep producing new growth. For best flavor, harvest in the morning and keep taking small, regular cuts rather than stripping the plant at once.