Is parsley easy to grow from seed?

Yes. Parsley is slower to germinate than some herbs, but once it’s up it’s very easy to grow. Expect seeds to take around 14–21 days to sprout if the soil is warm and evenly moist.

Can I grow parsley indoors?

Yes, Parsley Italian Giant grows well indoors on a bright windowsill. Use a pot with drainage holes, keep the compost moist but not waterlogged, and give the plant as much light as possible.

What are the health benefits of parsley?

Parsley is rich in vitamins A, C and K, and is often used to support digestion and add fresh, bright flavour to meals.

How much sun does Italian parsley need?

Italian parsley grows best in full sun but also copes well with partial shade. In very hot spots, a little afternoon shade helps keep plants lush and stops them drying out too quickly.

Does parsley die after flowering?

Parsley is a biennial, which means it usually produces leaves in its first year and flowers in its second. Once it flowers, the leaves become tougher and the plant will eventually decline, so many gardeners sow fresh parsley each year for the best harvest.

Herboo Parsley ‘Italian Giant’ flat leaf parsley seed packet

Close-up of fresh Italian Giant flat leaf parsley leaves growing in a pot

Back of Herboo Parsley Italian Giant seed packet showing sowing and care instructions

Italian Giant parsley leaves with lush green flat foliage in the garden

Side view of Herboo Parsley Italian Giant seed packet, ideal for UK pots and herb beds

Parsley 'Italian Giant' Seeds

Name: Parsley 'Italian Giant' Seeds
Brand: Herboo
SKU: HS040
Price: 3.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Giant parsley from Italy, with a bigger reputation in the kitchen. According to an old wife’s tale, only the wicked can grow parsley and giving it to someone is bad luck. So perhaps leave it out of your next gift box, unless you are a wicked one yourself! Easy to grow from seed, this flat-leaf Italian parsley is happiest near your kitchen for quick picking, full sun or light shade and zesty flavours all season.

Approx 175 seeds

Compact for Pots
Grow Your Own
Tolerates Most Light
Easy to Grow

Parsley 'Italian Giant' seeds produce robust, flat-leaf parsley ideal for fresh culinary use. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. Prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Regular watering encourages lush growth. Harvest leaves as needed from summer onwards for salads and garnishes.

Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
Germination:7–14 days
Grow:Well-drained soil in full or partial sun
Water:Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Harvest:Pick leaves from summer onwards as needed
Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills

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