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Petroselinum crispum 'Forest Green' — Herbs

70-85days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring or start indoors. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting to improve germination. Succession plant every 3-4 weeks.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Consistent moisture, 1 inch per week
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep forest green, very dark and vibrant
Size: Compact 10-12 inch plants with densely curled leaves
Shape: Tightly curled, ruffled leaves in rosette formation
Flavour: Fresh, bright, and slightly peppery with classic parsley flavor

In the kitchen

Garnishing, soups, stews, sauces, herb butter, tabbouleh, meat and fish dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, carrot weevil, parsleyworm (black swallowtail caterpillars)
Diseases: Leaf blight, crown rot, damping off
Resistance: Good resistance to common parsley diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoParsley repels tomato hornworms and other pests while improving tomato flavor

CarrotParsley attracts beneficial insects that control carrot fly and other carrot pests

RoseParsley attracts hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control aphids on roses

AsparagusParsley repels asparagus beetles and provides ground cover without competing for nutrients

ChivesBoth herbs have complementary root systems and chives repel aphids that may affect parsley

MarigoldAttracts beneficial insects and repels nematodes that can damage parsley roots

PepperParsley provides ground cover and attracts beneficial insects that control pepper pests

CornParsley grows well in partial shade of corn and attracts beneficial insects

Avoid

LettuceCompetes for similar nutrients and growing space, may stunt lettuce growth

MintAggressive spreader that can overwhelm parsley and compete for nutrients and space

CarawayMay cross-pollinate with parsley if allowed to flower, affecting seed quality

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Petroselinum crispum 'Forest Green'?

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