PARSLEY Seeds, Plain

Plain (flat-leaf) parsley (Petroselinum crispum), also called single or Italian parsley, is a heirloom herb with smooth, flat, deep-green leaves and a fresh, robust flavor. It is a culinary workhorse for both cooking and garnishing.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated biennial grown as an annual
• Days to maturity: about 70 to 75 days
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Mature height: 12 to 18 inches

Best for

• Cooking in sauces, soups, and stocks
• Fresh use in salads and tabbouleh
• Garnishing finished dishes
• Container and herb-garden growing
• Freezing or drying for storage

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Germination is slow and can take two to three weeks, so keep the soil consistently moist. Grow in full sun to partial shade and water regularly for lush, tender leaves. Harvest the outer stems first to keep plants producing.

Flavor profile

Bright, fresh, and slightly peppery, with a stronger flavor and easier-to-chop leaves than curly types.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.