500 Seeds Italian Giant Parsley Dark Green Flat Leaf Culinary Herb

Italian Giant Parsley is a robust, large-leafed variety prized for its vigorous growth and rich, dark green foliage. Its broad, flat leaves are highly aromatic and offer a classic, clean parsley flavor that is milder and sweeter than curly types, making it a staple for both home gardeners and professional kitchens. This versatile herb is easy to grow and produces abundant yields, whether planted in garden beds, raised planters, or large containers.

Use the tender leaves fresh to add a bright, earthy note to salads, sauces, soups, and grain dishes. The sturdy stems are excellent for flavoring stocks and bouquet garni. As a biennial, it will focus on leaf production in its first year when flowers are removed; if left to bloom in the second season, its umbels attract beneficial insects. For best flavor, harvest outer stems first, allowing the plant's center to continue producing new growth.

Species: Petroselinum crispum
Variety: Italian Giant
Type: Biennial herb
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming rosette
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained loam
Days_to_Harvest: 70-90
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-28 days
Sowing: Direct sow or start indoors; soak seeds before planting
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Notes: Keep soil consistently moist; remove flower stalks to prolong leaf harvest