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Giant of Italy

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Giant of Italy

Herb

Petroselinum crispum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 9" spacing
  • High water
  • Biennial
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  • Overview

    Huge dark green leaves with great flavor. Strong, upright stems make Giant of Italy one of the best parsley varieties for fresh-market sales. Very high-yielding flat-leaf type. Ht. 18-20".

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with moderate organic matter. Space plants 9" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Parsley worms, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Leaf spot, powdery mildew, septoria blight.