Parsley

Slow to start but worth the wait. Sow early indoors for a long, productive harvest from late spring through autumn.

Establishing this month

First sprouts in 21–28 days

Sow

Jan – May

Plant Out

Mar – Apr

Harvest

May – Nov

Type

Both

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Move seedlings outside carefully

•Harden off plants
•Prepare soil outdoors
•Space plants correctly
•Water well after planting

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

5mm

Spacing

20cm

Germination

21–28days

Thinning

Thin to 20cm apart when seedlings reach 5cm

Grower's Note

Germination can take up to 4 weeks — do not give up. Soaking seeds in warm water for a few hours speeds things up.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

3wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

4wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

6wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~13 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

CarrotTomatoOnionChivesBeans

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 2–3 days

Sunlight

3–6 hours sun

Watch Out For

! Notoriously slow to germinate — sow thickly and be patient
! Bolts in its second year — treat as annual and resow each spring
! Carrot fly attacks the roots — protect with fine mesh

What You'll Need

Equipment for growing parsley

Modular Seed Tray

96-cell for precision sowing

Fine Rose Watering Can

Gentle shower for seedlings

Bamboo Canes

Pack of 20 × 120cm

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Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

What You'll Need

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