Crop Rotation Group
Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family)
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Soil
Any average, well drained soil enriched with compost.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates mild frosts.
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Feeding
Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food monthly.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow seeds in early spring, and keep moist. Parsley germinates slowly. Or, start with young purchased plants. Take care not to disturb the roots when transplanting parsley.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food monthly.
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Harvesting
Try both curled and flat-leafed or Italian parsley, which has stronger flavour. Plants that survive winter will bloom first thing in spring.
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Troubleshooting
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