Parsley seeds

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular culinary herb grown for its fresh, aromatic leaves. It's rich in vitamin C, A, and antioxidants, making it ideal for home gardeners who enjoy healthy and flavorful cooking.

You can grow parsley easily in pots, balcony boxes, grow bags, or soil beds at home.

✅ Key Features of Parsley

• Curly Leaf Parsley – Decorative, mild flavor

• Flat Leaf (Italian) Parsley – Stronger taste, used in cooking |
  | ☀️ Sunlight | 4–6 hours of direct or filtered sunlight |
  | ⏱️ Harvest Time | 60–75 days for full harvest; cut leaves from 40 days onwards |
  | 🌡️ Best Temperature | 18–28°C (cool to moderate climate) |

🌱 How to Grow Parsley from Seeds

🔹 1. When to Sow (India)

• Best time: September to February (in cooler climates), can grow year-round in mild conditions

• Prefers cooler months but grows slowly in hot summer

🔹 2. Seed Sowing Instructions

🌿 Plant Care Tips

• 💧 Watering: Keep soil evenly moist – water regularly but avoid waterlogging

• 🧪 Fertilizer: Add compost or organic fertilizer every 3–4 weeks

• 🌼 Pinching: Regularly cut outer leaves to encourage new growth

• 🌞 Sunlight: Prefers cool, sunny areas; partial shade works in hot summers

• 🐛 Pests: Rare, but aphids or whiteflies may appear – neem spray is effective

✂️ Harvesting Parsley

• Start cutting leaves after 6 weeks when the plant is well-established

• Use outer leaves first and allow the center to keep growing

• One plant can give you multiple harvests over 3–4 months