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Italian Giant · Parsley

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Italian Giant to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 13th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsJul 17th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 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)7
Expert Note: Soak seeds 12–24 hours and keep soil evenly moist—parsley germinates slowly and unevenly if it dries out.