This beautiful parsley variety grows dark green medium sized curled leaves. Moss double curled is a culinary standard for being used as a garnish or decoration on ones plate. This variety has a unique flavor that can enhance any food whether it be the flavor or its beauty.
How to Grow Moss Double Curled Parsley
- Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum
- Hardy biennial
- Days to Maturity: 75-80
- Hardiness Zone: 5-6
- Soil: Loose, Moist
- Temperature: Cooler
- Light Preference: Full sun
- Planting:
- Depth: 1/4"
- Plant Space:3"
- Row Spacing: 18"
- Pests/disease: Black swallowtail, leaf spots
- Seed Count:
- 1oz- Approximately 17,800 seeds
- 4oz- Approximately 71,200 seeds
- 1lb- Approximately 276,000 seeds
This variety of parsley does best when grown right after the last frost of the year. The middle of spring is the most ideal time of year to being planting. This variety grows well in many regions and can thrive in a green house setting, a container, or in an everyday garden making it very versatile. The plant will be fully mature and ready to pick at around 75 days.