Parsley, Giant of Italy

Parsley is a wonderful herb to grow, especially if you like cooking. Fresh parsley is delicious in sauces, salads, and soups. It will provide for your family over a long growing period, and its nutritional benefits make it a perfect herb to add to your herb collection. This large Italian variety of parsley has a strong, potent flavor making it perfect for sauces. Its huge, dark green leaves and strong, upright stems make it one of the most popular varieties to grow. It’s a very high-yielding annual that often self-sows, returning year after year. We love planting parsley among our peppers and near our cosmos flowers. Days to Maturity: 75 days Plant size: 18-20” tall Plant spacing: 10-12” apart Sun, soil, and water requirement: Parsley prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in moist, fertile soil. Water during dry spells and side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer once or twice during the growing period. Harvesting: Harvest parsley leaves when needed and use either fr