Dark Green Italian Parsley Herb Heirloom Seeds

Grow Dark Green Italian Parsley for fresh, nutrient-rich leaves. Perfect for cooking, salads, and herbal remedies. Non-GMO, easy to grow, and pollinator-friendly.

Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as Dark Green Italian Parsley, is a biennial herb traditionally grown as an annual. This heirloom variety is cherished for its bold, rich flavor, making it an essential ingredient in Mediterranean, Italian, and Latin American cuisine. Its deeply lobed, dark green leaves add freshness and depth to salads, pesto, salsas, soups, marinades, and garnishes, making it a staple in both home and professional kitchens.

Beyond its culinary versatility, parsley is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamin C, iron, antioxidants, and essential minerals that promote digestion, detoxification, and immune health. This easy-to-grow herb is also a pollinator-friendly plant, serving as a host plant for black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, helping to promote biodiversity in your garden.

For more heirloom herb and vegetable seed varieties, explore our collection of herb seeds.

Why Choose Dark Green Italian Parsley Seeds?

• Rich Flavor – Enhances salads, soups, pasta, and sauces with its bold herbal taste.
• Nutrient-Dense – High in vitamin C, iron, and antioxidants, supporting immune health and digestion.
• Pollinator-Friendly – A host plant for black swallowtail butterflies.
• Easy to Grow – Thrives in gardens, containers, and indoor herb gardens.
• Cold Hardy & Drought-Tolerant – Can be grown year-round in milder climates.
• Non-GMO & Open-Pollinated – Ideal for organic gardening and seed saving.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging – Resealable seed packets made from recycled materials.

How to Grow From Seeds?

Soil Preparation

• Prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Enrich soil with organic compost to improve moisture retention and nutrients.
• Select a full sun to partial shade location for optimal growth.

Planting Instructions

• Indoors: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost for an early harvest.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost when soil temperatures reach 50-70°F (10-21°C).
• Sowing Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/4 inch of soil.
• Spacing: Plant seeds 6-8 inches apart in rows or containers.
• Germination Time: Expect sprouts in 14-28 days. Soaking seeds overnight may speed up germination.

Watering & Sunlight Requirements

• Requires full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily).
• Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid overwatering.
• Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Care & Maintenance

• Harvesting – Snip outer leaves first to encourage continuous growth.
• Pruning – Trim flower stalks to extend leaf production.
• Fertilization – Use an organic liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks for healthy growth.
• Pest Control – Generally pest-resistant, though aphids and caterpillars may occasionally appear.

Harvesting & Storing Italian Parsley

Harvest Time

• Begin harvesting 6-8 weeks after planting when leaves are full-sized.
• Cut stems at the base, leaving the inner growth to continue producing.

Storage

• Store fresh parsley in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag.
• For long-term use, parsley can be dried or frozen in airtight containers.

Benefits of Growing

Year-Round Fresh Herbs

Parsley can be grown indoors in pots or outdoors year-round in mild climates.

Enhances Culinary Dishes

The robust flavor pairs well with Mediterranean, Italian, and Latin American cuisine, adding depth to sauces, marinades, and salads.

Supports a Healthy Diet

Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, parsley contributes to better digestion, detoxification, and immune function.

Attracts Pollinators

By planting extra parsley, you help support butterfly populations, promoting biodiversity in your garden.

Ideal for Container Gardening

Parsley thrives in small spaces, making it a great option for balcony gardens, patios, and kitchen windowsills.

About Our Dark Green Italian Parsley Seeds

• Non-GMO & Open-Pollinated – Ideal for organic gardening.
• High Germination Rates – Ensuring vigorous, healthy plants.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging – Resealable packets designed for minimal waste.
• Chemical-Free – No pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

Package Quantity:

1g (~300 Seeds)