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Leafy Herb · Annual / biennial herb
Flat-leaf Parsley
Italian Flat-leaf
SpringSummerFall
Sow ⅛–¼". Biennial — bolts its second year.
SunFull sun to part shade
WaterConsistent, even moisture.
SpacingSow shallow — parsley ⅛–¼", dill surface-sown (light-dependent).
FeedingLight, steady feeding.
Care
- Parsley is a biennial — harvest the first year; it bolts the second.
- Dill self-sows readily; let some flower for pollinators/swallowtails.
- Succession-sow for a steady supply.
Harvest
Snip outer stems; harvest often to delay bolting.
Watch for
Bolting in heat; swallowtail caterpillars on dill/parsley (usually leave them).