How to Harvest Parsley 

For An Abundance All Season Long

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This easy guide on how to harvest parsley will cover all aspects from how much to take from each plant during every harvest up until the plant goes dormant late in the season. Learn exactly how to harvest parsley without killing the plant.

A Note About Parsley

Parsley is a unique and flavorful herb that has been used for centuries to add brightness to meals. Officially known as Petroselinum crispum, parsley is native to the Mediterranean and grows best in full sun or partial shade with moist soil. It’s hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, so you may have luck growing it in your garden!

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Parsley comes in two main varieties: crispum and neapolitanum.

Darki

Gigante d’Italia

Italian Flat Leaf Parsley

Green River

Moss Curled

Triple Curled

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How To Know When Parsley Is Ready To Be Picked

Look at the size of the leaves

Check the color of the leaves

Check the stalks

Smell the leaves

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How To Harvest Parsley Without Killing The Plant

Begin harvesting parsley when the plant has three or more clusters of leaves.

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How To Harvest Parsley Without Killing The Plant

Harvest  no more than 50% of the parsley greens at one time. This will help to encourage the plant’s regeneration

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3 Basic principles for harvesting parsley

Harvest parsley in the morning, after the morning dew has dried.

Harvest parsley in the morning, after the morning dew has dried.

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3 Basic principles for harvesting parsley

Cut parsley at the base of the plant to encourage new growth.

Cut parsley at the base of the plant to encourage new growth.

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3 Basic principles for harvesting parsley

 Cut around 50% of the parsley leaves at a time, leaving enough greens intact to encourage the plant’s continued growth.

Pro Tip

Pro Tip

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Grow 3-4 parsley plants so that you can have a significant harvest without stunting the plant growth.

Plant your parsley in a favorable spot, taking Parsley Companion Plants into consideration.

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