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Dark Green Italian · Parsley

Zone 2a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Dark Green Italian to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 4th
Last FrostMay 25th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 25th
Harvest BeginsAug 3rd
Harvest EndsAug 29th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity70
Sun RequirementsPart Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: Soak seeds 12–24 hours and expect slow germination; transplant once seedlings have a few true leaves for steadier early growth.