Parsley

Gigante D'Italia

Apiaceae

Spacing4 per sq ft

Days to Harvest80d

Expected Yield4 plants, continuous harvest

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Variety History

Gigante D'Italia is a flat-leaf Italian parsley with strong flavor and large leaves. Biennial -- lives through winter and bolts the second spring.

Regional Context

Parsley is notoriously slow to germinate (2-3 weeks). Soak seed overnight before sowing. Consistent moisture throughout the season.

Growing Technique

Direct sow 1/4 inch deep, 4 per sq ft. Soak seed overnight to speed germination. Cut outer stems at the base. Keep flowers pinched off to extend harvest. Treat as annual for culinary purposes; replant yearly.