Giant of Italy Parsley
Giant of Italy Parsley is a favorite for a reason. This easy-to-grow, easy-to-maintain herb is reliable, prolific, and quick to mature. The stems are strong and covered with dark green nutrient-rich flavorful leaves. Each plant can reach upwards of 20", and do very well in containers. Giant of Italy Parsley
has a much stronger flavor than traditional curled varieties, making it great for Italian dishes, sauces, and smoothies. This variety is so prolific, you will be able to share with friends, family, and neighbors with enough to cut and dry for later.
Seed count: 200
Botanic name:Salvia
Petroselinum crispum
Plant spacing:
4-6 inches apart
Color:
Dark green foliage and stems.
Sowing depth:
Surface sow
Sun requirements:
Full sun / Part shade
Utilization:
Parsley adds incredible flavor to marinades, sauces, dips, and pestos. It also adds incredible flavor to meat and veggie dishes when finely chopped. In addition to culinary uses, it can be grown in the garden to attract hoverflies and parasitic wasps (the good guys!) and provide a food source for the swallowtail caterpillar.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
60-65 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Large flat leaf parsley
