Parsley
Petroselinum crispum · Parsleys · Carrot family
Also known as: Curly Parsley · Garden Parsley
Medium20–40cmNot pet-safeEdible
Parsley care at a glance
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Parsley
Possible pests on Parsley include Carrot weevil, Slugs and snails, Celery leaf miner and Flea beetles. Possible diseases include Septoria leaf spot and Stem rot. Parsley is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Carrot weevil Medium
- Flea beetles Low
- Leafhoppers Low
- Tarnished plant bug Low
- Parsleyworm Low
- Aphids Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Celery leaf miner Medium
Disease
- Septoria leaf spot Medium
- Stem rot Medium
Toxicity
- Phototoxic sap (furanocoumarins) Low
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Frequently asked questions about Parsley
- Which pests affect Parsley?
- Possible pests on Parsley include Carrot weevil, Slugs and snails, Celery leaf miner and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Parsley?
- Possible diseases include Septoria leaf spot and Stem rot.
- Is Parsley toxic to cats and dogs?
- Parsley is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Parsley need?
- Parsley has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Parsley need?
- Parsley prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Parsley frost-hardy?
- Parsley is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -6 °C.
- Can you eat Parsley?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves, stems, flowers, roots and seeds.