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PARSLEY (Petroselinum
crispum)
CULTURE:
Parsley seed germinates very slowly, requiring 3 to 4 weeks. Sow seeds
in early spring directly into garden, 1/4" deep, and thin to 4 to 6".
Keep well watered. Soaking seed in water for 24 hours will speed germination.
Mark location with radish seed. Fast germination procedure: Plant seed
in a small flat of soil or planting medium. Place flat in a zip-lock bag,
and freeze for 12 to 24 hours. Remove from freezer and keep moist until
seed begins to germinate. Requires full sun.
SEED SAVERS:
Isolate by a minimum of 1/4 mile for home use. For pure seed isolate by
1/2 to 1 mile.
PACKET: 2
g (appox. 900 to 1350 seeds, depending on variety) sows 35 to 70'
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