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	Feb 23rd
Last Frost	Mar 23rd
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 11th
Harvest Begins	Jul 20th
Harvest Ends	Nov 12th

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

Recommended Companions

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California Early Onion

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 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.