plant

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) — a plant, for Part sun, Medium water. Companions: Asparagus, Tomato.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium

Companions

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceParsley seeds germinate slowly, typically requiring consistent soil temperatures above 10°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs in the second year of growth, triggered by lengthening days after overwintering.
harvestLeaves can be harvested continuously once the plant is established, typically 70-90 days after emergence.
senescenceAs a biennial, parsley typically dies back after setting seed or with the first hard autumn frost in its second year.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatespotassium, manganese, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnone
Self-seedingModerate

Wildlife & pests

Attractshoverflies, parasitic wasps, ladybugs
Can host diseasescarrot rust fly