Gigante D'Italia
Parsley · Flat Leaf
Heirloom
Petroselinum crispum
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Petroselinum
About
Use in salad dressings, poultry, soups and as an ingredient in pesto. Pronounced flavor. Grow as annual.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Italia
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Germination
14–21 days
at 40–90 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–90 days
Plant Height
3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
6 in
Row Spacing
6 in
Thin To
6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–90 °F
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Air Temp
45–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in full sun after danger of frost. In frost-free areas, sow from fall to early spring. Sow seeds thinly and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. Thin to stand about 6" apart when seedlings are 1-2" high.
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