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Growing Parsley

A bushy parsley plant with bright green, tightly curled leaves growing in garden soil

Slow to start but steady all season, and worth growing for the flavor difference alone.

SunFull sun to part shade
SoilRich, moist, well-drained, pH 6.0–7.0
Spacing6–10 in. apart
Harvest70–90 days

How to Grow Parsley

Planting

Seed is slow to germinate, sometimes three weeks or more, soaking seed overnight helps. Direct sow or start indoors and transplant while still young.

Watering & feeding

Keep evenly moist, parsley doesn’t tolerate long dry spells well.

Harvest

Cut outer stems from the base as needed and the plant keeps producing new growth from the center for months.

Grows Well With

Plant parsley near tomatoes, it’s a classic pairing, and it’s said to improve the flavor and health of nearby tomato plants. See all our companion planting pairs →

When to Plant

Direct sow or transplant February through April. It’ll often overwinter here and come back the following spring before finally bolting. See the full planting calendar →

Buy the Seeds We Use

Organic Gourmet Herb Seeds - Parsley

From the Seed Center

Shop Parsley Seeds

$1.25

From the Kitchen: Recipes Using Parsley

Southern Shakshuka, a Ferrand Farms recipe

Southern Shakshuka

Our own bell peppers, stuffed the way Brenda's family always made them.
Country Stuffed Bell Peppers, a Ferrand Farms recipe

Country Stuffed Bell Peppers

Farm eggs poached in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, Southern-style.
Shrimp and Grits from the Pepper Peninsula, a Ferrand Farms recipe

Shrimp and Grits from the Pepper Peninsula

A Lowcountry classic, with a kick from our own peppers.