Gigante d'Italia
Parsley · Flat Leaf
Heirloom
Petroselinum crispum
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Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Petroselinum
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Rich / ComplexSweet
Leaf Type
Flat / SmoothLarge Leaf
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Italy
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Germination
14–28 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
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
6–10 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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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
28 °F
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