Soil
Any average, well drained soil enriched with compost.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Hardy only to about 10 degrees F, though winter mulches or cloches can enhance cold tolerance. Where winters are mild, parsley can be sown in fall and grown through winter.
Feeding
Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food monthly.
Companions
Asparagus, Corn and Tomato.
Spacing
Single Plants: 5″ (15cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 3″ (10cm) with 9″ (25cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow seeds in early spring, and keep moist. Parsley germinates slowly. Or, start with young purchased plants. Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting parsley.
Notes
Try both curled and flat-leafed or Italian parsley, which has stronger flavour. Plants that survive winter will bloom first thing in spring.
Harvesting
Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Gather stems for drying in early summer.
Troubleshooting
Colorful parsleyworms sometimes eat parsley leaves. Root rot is common in elderly, winter-weary plants.
