Description
Petroselinum crispum (Flat Leaf Italian parsley) produces flavorful, flat green leaves that are popular in sauces, soups, salads, and fresh herb mixes. Plants typically reach about 10–12 inches tall and wide. Parsley is botanically a biennial but is usually grown as an annual for its tender leaves.
Growing Italian Parsley in Alabama
Parsley performs best during the cooler parts of the year in Alabama. Plant in fall or early spring in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Give it sun during cool weather and some afternoon shade as temperatures rise. Mulch lightly to help keep roots cool, and harvest outer stems at the base so the center can continue growing. Hot summer weather can slow growth; overwintered plants may flower and set seed in their second year. It also grows well in containers near the kitchen.
