Italian Flat Leaf Parsley

Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) – 4–5 Inch Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.

Bright, bold, and beautifully versatile—Italian Flat Leaf Parsley is a must-have in any South Florida kitchen garden. With its deep green, flat leaves and intense flavor, this variety is preferred by chefs for cooking, garnishing, and juicing. A member of the Apiaceae family, it’s a cool-season biennial herb grown as an annual in our climate, thriving from fall through spring.

Sold in a 4–5 inch pot, this culinary classic is perfect for raised beds, herb spirals, or containers where it can shine in full sun and cooler temps.

Sunlight Needs: Full sun to light shade. 5–6 hours daily ensures rich flavor and compact growth.
Watering Needs: Moderate. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in compost. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.
Growth Habit: Upright, leafy rosette. Grows 12–18 inches tall and wide.
Harvest Timing: Ready for light harvesting 3–4 weeks after transplant. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
Cold Tolerance: Excellent for South Florida’s dry season.
Special Features:

• Flavorful herb ideal for sauces, soups, salads, and more

• High in vitamins A, C, and K

• Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies

• Grows well in beds, pots, and herb boxes

South Florida Notes: Italian parsley loves our fall-through-spring window and is less likely to bolt in cooler temps. Provide afternoon shade during early warm spells. Regular harvesting promotes fuller, leafier plants. Avoid soggy soil and crowding.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into well-drained, compost-rich soil in full sun

• Space 8–12 inches apart

• Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially in dry spells

• Harvest outer stems to prolong the growing season

• Let a few plants flower in spring to attract pollinators or save seed

This is a biennial herb typically grown as an annual—it produces lush foliage in its first year, then flowers and sets seed in its second if left in the ground.