Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Herbs
Beginner
Biennial

Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Photo: Jeffery Martin · CC0 1.0

About Plant: Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley

A robust flat-leaf parsley with clean herbal flavor and easy-to-chop foliage for everyday cooking.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to moderate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–24 inches
Height12–36 inches
Time to Harvest60-90
Planting Depth1/8–1/4 inch
Germination Time5–28 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest regularly, preserve some leaves for the Kitchen, and leave selected flowers for pollinators.