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How to Grow Plain or Single Parsley

A practical growing guide for Parsley Seeds - Plain or Single, written for gardeners in California's Sierra foothills. Expect first harvest in around 75 days from sowing.

Parsley Seeds - Plain or Single

At a glance

Sun
Full sun for most; part shade for parsley/chamomile
Soil
Average, well-draining, pH 6.0–7.5
Planting depth
1/8 to 1/4 inch
Spacing
6–12 in
Days to germinate
7–21 days
Days to maturity
75 days
Watering
Moderate. Let soil dry slightly between waterings.
When to plant
After last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.
Harvest
Cut outer stems at the base. Plant produces all season.
Amador tip

Soak seeds overnight before sowing; slow to germinate otherwise.

Why grow your own

Growing plain or single parsley from seed is one of the most rewarding ways to skip the pesticide-treated, ultra-shipped produce in conventional grocery stores. You control the soil, the water, and the timing, and at the end of the season you can save seed to plant again next year. That's how gardens used to work.

Our packets are naturally sourced, non-GMO, and hand-packed here in Amador County so they arrive ready to plant.

Sources & further reading

These growing recommendations are compiled from publicly available, university-extension and trusted horticultural references. Verify any guidance against your own local conditions.