Growing at the Speed of Life - A Year in the Life of My First Kitchen Garden

(Michael S) #1

Pa r s l e y


Height: 8– 2 4"

Width: 12 –18"

Depth: 8"

Biennial/Annual
Wat e r : Keep moistened, occasional watering in dry
conditions
Sun : Full
Companion Planting :
pro: Sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes
con: Carrots, celery
Pests : Loopers, mites
Diseases : None
Soil: Sandy loam, well composted, good drainage
Fertilizer: Heavy feeder; fish emulsion 3 times per
season


pH: 5.5
Varieties : Giant of Naples (f lat leaf ), Moss Curled
(curly leaf )
Zones : 2–10
Planting : Seed ¼ inch deep, thin to 8 inches; early
spring before last frost
Germinates : 35–42 days
Harvest: From seed, 70–90 days
Rotation: Keep location for annual use
Edible: Leaves and stalks

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