Dark Green Italian Plain

Parsley

70d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 6th
Last Frost	May 4th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 22nd
Harvest Begins	Aug 31st
Harvest Ends	Oct 5th

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

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.