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Parsley

October 2024 | Written by: New Castle County Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenaus

 

General information

  • Petroselinum crispum, Parsley
  • Apiaceae family
  • Sunlight: Full sun.
  • Soil conditions: well-drained soil, high in organic matter.
  • Grows well in a container.
  • Biennial


Successful Cultivars

  • Giant of Italy (75 days) Huge dark green leaves, great flavor.
  • Wega (75 days) Dark green, deeply curled variety.
  • Dark Green Italian Plain (80 days) Flat, deeply cut leaves.

 

Common Pests & Diseases

  • Septoria Leaf Spot (pictured here)
  • Alternaria Leaf Blight
  • Cercospora Leaf Blight
  • Powdery Mildew
  • Damping Off
Parsley photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
Parsley photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
Septoria Leaf Spot photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.


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