Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial, cool-preferring culinary herb. It germinates slowly, likes steady moisture and grows in soil, coco and hydro.

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Important notes

flowering / 2nd year: In its 2nd year parsley bolts and flowers — leaves turn bitter and apiole rises; avoid large amounts in pregnancy.

sap on skin + sun: Contains furanocoumarins; sap on skin may irritate in sunlight.

Licht

Bright to part shade, 12–14 h of light. Tolerates less sun than Mediterranean herbs.

Water geven

Keep evenly moist; drought turns it bitter and triggers bolting.

Temperatuur

Prefers cool: 15–22 °C. Heat triggers premature flowering.

Luchtvochtigheid

50–65 %.

Streefwaarden per methode en fase

Hydro
Fase pH EC (mS/cm) Water °C Lucht °C Vocht % Licht u Duur (dagen)
Kieming 6–6.5 0.6–1 18–22 18–22 60–70 14 18
Zaailing 6–6.5 1–1.4 16–20 15–21 55–65 14 21
Vegetatief 6–7 1.4–1.8 16–20 15–22 50–65 14 35
Oogst 6–7 1.2–1.8 16–20 15–22 50–65 13 40
Aarde
Fase pH EC (mS/cm) Water °C Lucht °C Vocht % Licht u Duur (dagen)
Kieming 6.3–6.8 0.6–1 18–22 60–70 14 18
Zaailing 6.3–6.8 1–1.4 15–21 55–65 14 21
Vegetatief 6.3–7.3 1.4–1.8 15–22 50–65 14 35
Oogst 6.3–7.3 1.2–1.8 15–22 50–65 13 40
Kokos
Fase pH EC (mS/cm) Water °C Lucht °C Vocht % Licht u Duur (dagen)
Kieming 6–6.5 0.6–1 18–22 18–22 60–70 14 18
Zaailing 6–6.5 1–1.4 16–20 15–21 55–65 14 21
Vegetatief 6–7 1.4–1.8 16–20 15–22 50–65 14 35
Oogst 6–7 1.2–1.8 16–20 15–22 50–65 13 40

Veelvoorkomende problemen

Slow, uneven germination (pre-soaking helps), aphids, Septoria leaf spot. Bolts in its second year.

Space & Size

Final height
30 cm
Final width
20 cm
Spacing
15 cm
Root depth
25 cm
Min. container (Hydro)
≥ 2 L
Min. container (Aarde)
≥ 3 L
Min. container (Kokos)
≥ 3 L

Pests & diseases

Pest / Disease Symptom Organic treatment
Aphids sticky leaves rinse off, beneficials, neem
Septoria leaf spot brown spots with yellow halo remove affected leaves, improve airflow

Edible parts

  • Leaves · edible from Vegetatief — main harvest, best young
  • Root · edible from Vegetatief — Hamburg parsley only

Opbrengsttechnieken

Cut the outer stems at the base and leave the heart — it keeps regrowing.

Propagation & pollination

Method
seed
Germination time
21 days
Germination temp
18-24 °C
Sowing depth
1 cm
Pollination
cross
Hand pollination needed
no

slow to germinate; pre-soak helps

Companion planting

🟢 Good neighbours: Tomato, Cherry Tomato

🔴 Bad neighbours: Coriander (Cilantro), Spearmint

Flavor

fresh, slightly peppery

Storage

In the fridge, stems in a glass of water.

History

Parsley comes from the eastern Mediterranean and is one of the oldest culinary herbs — known in ancient Greece.

Nutrition

Rich in vitamin C, K and iron.

Sources

Florabase

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