Parsley 'Giant of Italy'

Parsley 'Giant of Italy' is a tall variety with flat leaves that have a good, strong flavor that is valued by chefs.

Parsley is also a wonderful medicinal herb that is helpful for a wide range of ailments. Notably, it has the ability to alkalize the entire body, reducing disease-causing acidity.

In organic gardens, parsley flowers attract beneficial insects, and the leaves provide food for black swallowtail butterfly larvae. Parsley is a self-sowing biennial, so it can be grown in one spot for many years.

Also known as Parsley 'Italian Giant'. Latin name: Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum. Hardy biennial in zones 5-9.

Parsley seeds are difficult to germinate by sowing outdoors. We prefer to start them indoors.

height 36"

Sowing Parsley 'Giant of Italy' Seeds

Start parsley seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or soak overnight, then sow outdoors in spring. Lightly cover the seeds with soil. Full sun.