Big leaves, bold flavor, straight from the garden!
Italian Giant Leaf Parsley is a flat-leaf variety beloved by chefs for its robust taste and easy chopping. With large, aromatic leaves and a fresh, earthy flavor, it’s perfect for cooking, garnishing, and growing as microgreens. This parsley doesn’t just sit pretty, it brings serious flavor to your kitchen and beauty to your garden beds.
Variety: Italian Giant Leaf (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)
Growth Habit: Biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Bold, earthy, and slightly peppery
Color: Bright green, flat leaves
Planting Conditions: Full sun; rich, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Leaves in 70–80 days
Uses: Ideal for cooking, fresh use, and microgreens
Fun Fact: Flat-leaf parsley is preferred by chefs for its stronger flavor and ease of chopping, no frills, just flavor!
Italian Giant Leaf Parsley is the go-to herb for sauces, soups, and savory dishes. Its bold flavor stands up to heat and blends beautifully into marinades and dressings. As microgreens, it’s fast-growing and flavorful, perfect for topping off pasta, grain bowls, or roasted veggies. Whether you’re cooking up a storm or adding a fresh finish, this parsley delivers.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Soak seeds overnight, then sow ¼ inch deep.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist during germination and growth.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 8–10 inches apart for full, leafy plants.
✂️ Harvest: Cut outer stems as needed, parsley regrows continuously.
For Microgreens
🪴 Prepare Your Tray: Use a shallow tray with drainage and seed-starting mix.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Scatter evenly across the surface.
💧 Mist and Cover: Mist gently and cover for 2–3 days.
☀️ Light and Watering: Remove cover and place under grow lights. Bottom water daily.
✂️ Harvest: Snip when greens are 2–3 inches tall, usually in 14–21 days.
