Italian Flat Leaf
Parsley · Flat Leaf
Heirloom
Petroselinum crispum
★ 3.01 review · 5 sources
Apiaceae (Carrot family) · Genus: Petroselinum
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Citrus / LemonSpicy / Pungent
Intended Use
Drying / SpiceMicrogreens
Leaf Type
Flat / SmoothLarge LeafSerrated
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
60–80 days
Plant Height
1–2 ft
Mature Spread
1–1 1/4 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
1/2–2 in
Row Spacing
10–18 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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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★☆☆August 26, 2026
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