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Topit
Herb
HerbPetroselinum crispum
- Full sun
- Zones 3–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 9" spacing
- High water
- Biennial
Overview
High leaf mass on thick, upright stems for easier harvest. Compared to the standard parsley Giant of Italy, Topit has larger and darker green leaves, a more uniform plant habit, and sweeter flavor. Very similar to, and from the same breeder as, Pieone. Flat-leaf type. Ht. 18-20".
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 9" apart. Germination: 10-21 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Parsley worms, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Leaf spot, powdery mildew, septoria.