Petroselinum, Parsley 'Giant of Italy'

Petroselinumcrispum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Petroselinum (pet-roh-sel-EE-num)
Species
crispum (KRISP-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gillett, Texas

Cascade, Virginia

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Beeville, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | positive

i started this variety last fall for my Mom, who is 78 years old. After many trips to 'The Big House,' bearing fresh sprigs, i decided t...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Huge, dark-green flat leaves full of sweet, fresh basil flavor. 75 days to harvest.

Pre-chill seeds @ 34 F for 24 hrs. Ge...Read More

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