Parsley Plain Leaved Seeds

Parsley Plain Leaf Seeds

Parsley Plain Leaf Seeds produce attractive dark green, deeply cut leaves with a fine flavour, making this traditional French variety an excellent choice for the kitchen garden. The fresh leaves are ideal for adding flavour and colour to sauces, soups, salads, vegetables, and a wide range of savoury dishes.

This productive plain leaf parsley can be harvested regularly once established, providing a useful supply of fresh herbs from summer onwards. Plants are equally at home in herb gardens, raised beds, containers, and pots positioned conveniently close to the kitchen.

Easy to grow and versatile, Parsley Plain Leaf can be sown from February through July, with an additional September sowing useful for gardeners looking for an earlier crop the following season.

Key Features

Traditional French parsley variety with excellent flavour.

Produces dark green, deeply cut leaves.

Ideal for sauces, soups, salads, vegetables, and garnishes.

Harvest from July onwards.

Suitable for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers.

Can be sown in September for an earlier harvest.

Versatile fresh culinary herb for the kitchen.

How to Grow Parsley Plain Leaf Seeds

Sow Parsley Plain Leaf Seeds from February to July in modules filled with moist seed compost.

Maintain a germination temperature of approximately 10–25°C and keep the compost consistently moist while seedlings establish.

Parsley can take time to germinate, so maintain suitable moisture and growing conditions while waiting for seedlings to emerge.

Grow young plants on until they are well established before moving them to their final growing position.

Harvest fresh leaves from July onwards, taking established outer stems as required while allowing younger growth to continue developing.

For an earlier harvest, make an additional September sowing and grow the young plants on for an earlier crop.

Parsley Growing Tips

Keep compost consistently moist during germination.

Sow in modules to make young plants easier to manage.

Harvest established outer leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth.

Grow in a convenient position close to the kitchen for regular picking.

Try a September sowing when an earlier harvest is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of Parsley is Plain Leaf?
This is a traditional French variety producing plain, dark green, deeply cut leaves with a fine flavour.

When should Parsley Plain Leaf Seeds be sown?
Sow from February to July in modules. A September sowing can also be made for an earlier harvest.

What temperature does Parsley need for germination?
The recommended germination temperature is approximately 10–25°C.

When can Plain Leaf Parsley be harvested?
Plants can be harvested from July onwards, depending on sowing time and growing conditions.

Perfect For

Herb gardens

Kitchen gardens

Containers

Fresh herbs

Soups and sauces

Salads

Garnishes

Home cooking