Dark Green Italian Plain

Parsley

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Botanical illustration of Dark Green Italian Plain

🌱 70d to harvest Rosette

Fragrant, dark green foliage unfurls with a velvety, flat-leaf look and a distinctly bright, parsley-green aroma that lingers as …

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 18th
Last Frost	Jun 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Aug 3rd
Harvest Begins	Oct 12th
Harvest Ends	Jul 15th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Petroselinum crispum (flat-leaf Italian parsley), and how do I treat it?

Flat-leaf Italian parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is prone to leaf spot and, in damp weather, early blight-like spotting from fungal pathogens. Remove the most affected leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants, and water at the soil line rather than overhead; avoid wet foliage at night. If spotting persists, use a labeled fungicide that’s appropriate for edible herbs and follow the label’s pre-harvest interval.

How often should I water during the main growing phase for Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum?

Keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist while plants are establishing, because parsley has slow, uneven germination and shallow feeder roots. After plants are established, water deeply about 1–2 times per week to maintain steady moisture—more often during hot spells—so soil never dries out fully between waterings. Use part-sun conditions to reduce evaporation, but don’t let the crown sit in waterlogged soil.

How can I tell when Dark Green Italian Plain parsley is ready to harvest?

Harvest when plants have developed a full rosette and you can cut multiple stems without removing the center growth. For Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum, you’ll typically be able to start picking around 70 days from sowing, then harvest leaf stems as needed. Cut outer leaves first, leaving the inner stems to regrow for continued harvests.

Fragrant, dark green foliage unfurls with a velvety, flat-leaf look and a distinctly bright, parsley-green aroma that lingers as you gather it. Dark Green Italian Plain forms dense, upright clumps of finely textured leaves with a tender, crisp bite—ideal for repeated harvests through the season. Grow it for fresh garnishing, flavorful sauces, and vibrant finishing touches that showcase its classic Italian-flat-leaf character.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.

Expert Note

Start parsley indoors if you can, because it has slow, uneven germination and benefits from consistent moisture before transplanting.