🌿 How to Grow Parsley from Seeds
Common Names:

• Hindi: अजमोद (Ajmod)

• Tamil: பர்ஸ்லி இலை

• Telugu: పార్స్లీ ఆకులు

• Malayalam: പാര്‍സ്ലി ഇലകൾ

• Kannada: ಪಾರ್ಸ್ಲಿ ಎಲೆಗಳು

• English: Parsley

• Botanical name: Petroselinum crispum

1. Choose the Right Season

• Cool-weather herb

• Best time to sow:

  • October to February in India

  • Spring and fall in temperate regions

• Ideal temperature: 15°C to 25°C

• Can tolerate light frost but not extreme heat

2. Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Loose, rich, well-draining soil

• pH Level: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–7.0)

• Enrich with compost or vermicompost

• Ensure proper drainage — parsley dislikes soggy soil

3. Sow the Seeds

• Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep

• Spacing:

  • Garden: 6–8 inches between plants, 12 inches between rows

  • Containers: Use 8–10 inch pots, sow 4–5 seeds per pot

• Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing — improves germination

• Water lightly after sowing

4. Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Water 2–3 times per week, depending on climate

• Mulching helps retain moisture

5. Germination

• Slow to germinate — takes 14–21 days

• Be patient and maintain steady moisture

• Thin seedlings after 3 weeks, keeping strongest plants

6. Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily

• Prefers partial sun or filtered sunlight in warmer climates

• Thrives in cooler weather

7. Fertilization

• Use organic compost every 3–4 weeks

• Avoid overfeeding — can reduce flavor

• Diluted seaweed extract or banana peel compost also works well

8. Pest Control

• Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, fungal spots

• Spray neem oil + mild soap every 10–15 days

• Ensure air circulation and avoid wetting leaves

9. Harvesting

• Begin harvesting after 60–70 days

• Cut outer leaves from the base — allow inner leaves to grow

• Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth

• Best flavor when harvested in the morning

10. Regrow Tip

• Regrows well after cutting — leave base and center leaves intact

• For seeds: let plant bolt and flower, collect seeds from dry flower heads

• Parsley is biennial — produces seeds in the 2nd year

🥗 Health Benefits of Parsley

• Rich in vitamins A, C, K, and iron

• Supports kidney health and digestion

• Natural detoxifier and breath freshener

• Anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties