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Italian Plain Leaf · Parsley

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Italian Plain Leaf to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 27th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 15th
Harvest BeginsJul 24th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity70
Sun RequirementsPart Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: Parsley is slow to germinate—soaking seeds 12–24 hours and keeping consistently moist seed-starting media greatly improves emergence.