Growing Parsley Indoors is Easy

Any indoor herb garden benefits from the addition of parsley. Choose a container with drainage holes, add a soil-less potting mix (garden soil is too heavy to use in a pot), and sow seeds 1 to 2 inches part, about 1/4 inch deep. Place indoor parsley pots in the brightest light possible.

How long does it take to grow parsley indoors?
Can you grow parsley indoors all year round?
Should I start parsley indoors?
Does parsley like full sun?
How do I make my parsley bushy?
Should I soak parsley seeds before planting?
Does parsley grow well in pots?
How long will a parsley plant live?
Does parsley die in the winter?
How do you care for potted parsley?
How often do you water indoor parsley?
Why is my potted parsley turning yellow?

How long does it take to grow parsley indoors?

Seed starting indoors: Sow parsley indoors in late winter or early spring 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Seeds germinate in 5 to 6 weeks and plants mature in 70 to 90 days.

Can you grow parsley indoors all year round?

Parsley seed can be sown indoors at any time of the year and then grown on indoors with reasonable success but by far the best way to grow parsley is to sow seed indoors and then plant outside when the seedlings are established.

Should I start parsley indoors?

Parsley seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden. However, the taproot of parsley plants is delicate, so take extra care if transplanting! For a head start, plant seeds in individual pots indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost date.

Does parsley like full sun?

Position depends on the variety of parsley you choose to grow – flat leaved 'Italian' parsley loves a hot spot in full sun, whereas the 'Curly' parsley will do best in a part sun position, where it receives about four hours of sun a day.

How do I make my parsley bushy?

Cut the outer leaves and stems down to the ground, leaving the inner stems to grow. Don't be afraid to cut too much. Your parsley will love it. Once you have pruned the parsley, mulch around the plants with mature compost to aid in water retention.

Should I soak parsley seeds before planting?

Soak your parsley seeds for 24 hours before planting to speed germination. ... As parsley is slow to germinate, often taking up to four weeks, soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water will help to hasten sprouting. You may also start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost.

Does parsley grow well in pots?

If growing parsley as an annual, you can choose a small pot about 6-8 inches deep minimum. For growing parsley as a biennial crop, choose a rather large pot, at least 10 inches deep and wide similarly or more, you can grow one or two plants in such a pot.

How long will a parsley plant live?

Parsley plants are biennial which means that they live for two years and at the end of the second growing season will flower and produce seeds. When growing parsley for seed production, remove every imperfect or weak plant so that only the healthiest plants can fertilize each other.

Does parsley die in the winter?

A: As you just discovered, parsley can live through winter. It is a biennial. Last year the plants grew only leaves; this year they will flower, set seed, and then die. You can harvest second-year parsley briefly, but expect the leaves to have less flavor than they did the first year.

How do you care for potted parsley?

Indoor parsley care is easy. Keep the soil lightly moist and empty the saucer under the pot after every watering so that the roots don't sit in water. Feed the plants every two weeks with fish emulsion or half-strength liquid fertilizer. You can grow other herbs in the container with parsley, if desired.

How often do you water indoor parsley?

Parsley seeds don't sprout all at once. Continue to keep soil moist but not waterlogged to encourage more parsley seed germination. Once a plant reaches full size, parsley needs 1 to 2 inches of rain or supplemental water per week to continue growing well. Water is the crucial element for keeping parsley happy.

Why is my potted parsley turning yellow?

The most common reason for parsley turning yellow is because the soil is too damp as a result of of boggy ground, over watering or the parsley is planted in a pot without drainage holes in the base. Parsley prefers moist soil with plenty of organic matter that allows for good drainage.