Sowing parsley ( Petroselinum crispum )
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Crop group: Herbs |
Crop family : Apiaceae family |
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Well-known varieties : Curly parsley (also in BIO ), Flat parsley (also in BIO ) |
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
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Height : 60 cm |
Sowing distance: Pre-sow in modules. 4 seeds spread per module of +/- 5cm on 5 cm or 6 cm pots. |
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Germination: 10-20 °C/ 10-21 days
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Planting distance : Plant out modules or pots. Leave 15 cm space around. |
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Growth cycle : 100 days (under good pH values) |
Plant out when : First true leaves |
Cultivation method :
- Pre-sowing indoors/glass: Sow under glass February-early March; harvest from June
- Summer: Sow outdoors mid March-end May; harvest from July
- Autumn/Winter: Sow under glass in August/September; harvest from December
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Good neighbors : Asparagus, sage, thyme
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Bad neighbors : / |
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Frost resistant: No |
Root system: 20-30 cm |
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Fertilization : basic fertilization |
Preferred soil: pH: 5.6-6.0 Must be very good or the plant will discolour and die. |
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Dangers and concerns : Too acidic or too basic soil, keep a close eye on the pH values. Snails
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Harvesting and storing : Harvest the outer leaves by twisting the stem away from the stem of the plant. You can dry or freeze any leftovers.
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 = little sun  = moderate sun  = lots of sun  = little water = moderate water  = a lot of water |
