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Parsley 'Italian Giant' is a robust, flavorful, and fast-growing variety, loved for its broad flat leaves and intense taste — essential for homegrown garnishes, sauces, and vibrant dishes. It's also a wonderful choice for school gardens and community projects thanks to its resilience and easy care!
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy To Moderate
- Germination Time 14-20 Days
- Harvest Time 70-90 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Early Sumner, Autumn
- SunLight Needs Full Sun To Partial Shade
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30-60 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Mediterranean)
Italian Giant (Organic)
Parsley 'Italian Giant' is a robust, flavorful, and fast-growing variety, loved for its broad flat leaves and intense taste — essential for homegrown garnishes, sauces, and vibrant dishes. It's also a wonderful choice for school gardens and community projects thanks to its resilience and easy care!
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🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Parsley ‘Italian Giant’ is a robust, flavour-packed variety with large flat leaves, ideal for cooking and garnishing. A resilient herb with deep roots in traditional gardens, it’s a staple for home growers, schools, and eco-conscious communities alike.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
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Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
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Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
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Germination Time: 14–21 days
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Harvest Time: 70–90 days after sowing
🌞 How to Grow
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Soak Seeds overnight to boost germination.
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Sow Indoors or Direct: 6–8 weeks before last frost, or outside once soil warms.
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Sow Depth: About ¼ inch deep in moist, fertile soil.
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Germination: Be patient — parsley takes time but rewards generously!
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist.
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Feeding: Feed monthly with compost tea or organic fertiliser.
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Thinning: Thin seedlings early to allow strong, bushy growth.
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Containers: Grows well in pots, troughs, and raised beds.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Cold Hardy: Can survive light frosts and extend your harvest.
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Pollinator Friendly: Flowering parsley supports bees and beneficial insects in year two.
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Companion Plant: Great near tomatoes, chives, and carrots.
✂️ Harvesting
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Begin when plants are 6–8 inches tall.
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Cut outer stems first, letting inner leaves keep growing.
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Frequent harvesting encourages new, tender leaves.
Tip: Pick early in the day for best flavour and vitamin content.
❄️ Overwintering
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Mulch lightly or bring pots into a sheltered area to extend growth into winter.
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Parsley may return in spring if not heavily frosted.
🌿 Abundant, Resilient, Delicious
At Urban Harvests Co, we love Italian Giant Parsley for its strength, versatility, and rich flavour. It’s proof that even humble herbs can make a big difference — in your garden and on your plate. 🌱💚
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