ParsleyCommon Name: Parsley Scientific Name: Petroselenium crispum USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 630 (18,000) Sun: sun or partial shade Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater Soil: cover with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rich, moist soil Temperature: 20 to 22 degrees Celsius (68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 8 inch spacing in rows about 18 inches apart Germination Time: 2 to 3 weeks or more Parsley is popular as a garnish and chewing on a few leaves will help freshen one's breath. Parsley can be difficult to germinate. Germination is aided by soaking the seeds overnight and/or placing on moistened peat and chilling in the refrigerator for a few days. Parsley can be grown indoors with deeper pots to accommodate the taproot.
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