Dark Green Italian Plain Parsley
Best cold-hardy herb for home cooks seeking a long harvest season.
Enhance your culinary creations with Dark Green Italian Plain Parsley seeds from Territorial Seed Company. This variety boasts flat, deeply cut leaves on sturdy stems, perfect for easy harvesting. As a cold-tolerant biennial, it thrives in cooler weather and can even withstand light frosts, extending your harvest season. Packed with nutrients like Vitamin K, antioxidants, and vitamins A and C, this open-pollinated herb is as healthy as it is flavorful. Enjoy fresh parsley from spring through fall with this dual-season, disease-resistant variety.
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Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Days to Maturity
80
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking authentic, robust flavor for gourmet recipes
- Kitchen gardeners wanting a steady, high-volume supply of fresh herbs
- Reliability-focused growers prioritizing non-GMO seeds with strong germination
Who should skip it
- Growers needing a long-term, multi-year harvest from a single plant
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer not to monitor for pests
- Impatient gardeners looking for quick and effortless seed sprouting
Performance breakdown
Harvest Window
Cold tolerance and dual-season planting maximize your fresh herb supply.
Growth Resilience
Disease and insect resistance ensures a reliable yield for home gardeners.
Culinary Utility
Deeply cut flat leaves offer superior flavor and easy kitchen prep.
Germination Reliability
Standard germination rates require careful soil temperature management for best results.
Seed Viability
Open-pollinated genetics allow for consistent performance and future seed saving.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems support heavy leaf production without needing extra garden stakes.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
80 days
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Seed Spacing
2-3 seeds per inch
Thin Plants to
8-10 inches apart
Row Spacing
12-18 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
50-75°F
Minimum Germination Rate
65%
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 350
Features
- Flat, deeply cut leaves for easy harvesting
- Tolerates light frosts for extended harvest
- Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Dual-season planting capability
- Disease and insect resistant
- Sturdy stems support abundant leaf growth
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of this Italian Plain Parsley, noting its remarkably high germination rate and vigorous growth. The ease of cultivation is a major highlight; even novice gardeners find the seeds reliable, producing a dark green, flavorful herb that performs well both in containers and garden beds. This reliability makes it a favorite for those seeking a steady supply of fresh culinary parsley.
Know before you buy
This variety typically takes 80 days to reach maturity from the time of sowing. Because it is a biennial, it is well-suited for extended harvests throughout the spring and fall.
No, this specific variety is not recommended for container gardening. It performs best when planted directly in the ground where it has adequate space for its root system and 12-18 inches of row spacing.
Yes, this variety is cold-tolerant and can withstand light frosts. This trait allows you to continue harvesting fresh leaves even as temperatures begin to drop in the late season.
Plant the seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch with 2-3 seeds per inch. Ensure your soil temperature is between 50-75°F, and once the seedlings emerge, thin them to 8-10 inches apart to allow for healthy growth.
Yes, this is an open-pollinated variety, which means you can save the seeds from your plants for future seasons. It is a reliable choice for gardeners interested in maintaining their own seed stock.
Dark Green Italian Plain Parsley thrives in either full sun or partial sun conditions. Providing consistent moderate watering will help ensure the most abundant leaf production.
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