Parsley Italian Giant Flat – Growing Instructions
- Sow seed thinly directly outdoors from mid spring onwards in a sheltered position as soon as soil is workable and cover with 1/8 to 1/4 inch fine soil. To speed germination, seed can be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Plant on a windowsill throughout the year.
- Thin outdoor plants to 6 inches apart when seedlings are 2 inches high. Indoor windowsill pots can be left to pick young as does not transplant well.
- Harvest leaves continually during the growing season to encourage new growth. Harvest larger sprigs off plants as they mature.
- Parsley grows best in a mostly sunny location with relatively rich, moist, well drained soil.
- Plants are quite cold hardy and can usually be harvested into the winter.
