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Moss Curled Parsley growing in garden
Parsley Seeds, Moss Curled
Moss Curled Parsley in a white vase on a white background.
Moss Curled Parsley in green vase and white background
Moss Curled Parsley growing in garden
Parsley Seeds, Moss Curled

Parsley Seeds,
Moss Curled

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Description

This is the fancy, extra-ruffled version of the famous herb native to the Mediterranean. Parsley has been grown and used for spicing dishes in its native range for over 2,000 years. Curled parsley has been grown for hundreds of years and was mentioned in the Otto Schwill and Co. seed catalog in 1896.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Petroselinum crispum
Life Cycle
Biennial
Sun Requirement
6–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
14–35
Days to Maturity
70–85
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
8–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
50–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Moss Curled is a cool-season herb best direct seeded outdoors in fall or very early spring. If you sow at another time, give the seeds several weeks in the fridge, then remove them and germinate at 65–70°F; expect 14 to 35 days before seedlings show. Surface sow, and space the short, extra-ruffled plants 8 to 12 inches apart in full sun. Harvest starts around 70 to 85 days, and the plants are frost hardy in zones 5–9.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Direct seed outdoors in fall or very early spring; otherwise place the seeds in the fridge for several weeks, then remove from fridge and germinate at 65-70 F.
  • Seeds germinate in 14-35 days.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F.

How to Grow

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Crown root rot is an issue when parsley is planted in boggy or poorly drained soil.
  • To prevent this issue, just ensure well-drained soil.

How to Save Seeds

  • Parsley is a biennial that will grow vegetatively (leaves) in the first year, and flowers and seeds in the second year.
  • In order to flower and set seed, parsley will need to be vernalized, meaning it will need exposure to temperatures lower than 50 F for 10 weeks. Parsley is cold hardy to USDA zones 4. In colder zones, gardeners can carefully lift the plants and overwinter in a root cellar or unheated shed.
  • Plants are insect pollinated and different varieties should be isolated by at least 800 feet.
  • Save seeds from at least 5 plants to ensure strong genetic diversity.
  • Seeds are mature and ready to harvest when dry and brown.
  • You can cut the entire brown umbels and place in a paper bag in a dry location for 5-14 days.
  • Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry place. Be aware that parsley seeds, like most apiaceae family members, only remain viable for about 2 years.

FAQ

How old is Moss Curled parsley?

Curled parsley has been grown for hundreds of years, and this type was mentioned in the Otto Schwill and Co. seed catalog in 1896. Parsley itself is native to the central and eastern Mediterranean and has been cultivated for over 2,000 years.

How deeply should I plant Moss Curled parsley seed?

Surface sow. That is the planting depth listed for this variety, so set the seed on the soil surface rather than burying it.

Why are my Moss Curled parsley plants rotting at the base?

Crown root rot is an issue when parsley is planted in boggy or poorly drained soil. To prevent it, just ensure well-drained soil.

Customer reviews

4.6 / 5 8 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Fresh, fragrant flavor: Strong aroma; good in rice pilaf and everyday dishes.

  • Tough little plant: Shrugs off drought, cold nights, heat and poor soil.

  • Germinates well: Starts easily indoors and transplants without trouble.

  • Growing tips: Slow at first; growth takes off after a couple of months.

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