Parsley Festival 68 Herb Seed

 

Parsley Festival 68 (Petroselinum crispum) is a robust and high-yielding variety, known for its rich green, curly leaves and exceptional flavour. This versatile herb is ideal for culinary use, adding fresh, aromatic taste to soups, salads, sauces, and garnishes.

 

Festival 68 grows vigorously, producing uniform, dense foliage that can be harvested continuously throughout the season.

 

Hardy and easy to grow, it performs well in garden beds, borders, and containers, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its attractive, curly leaves also provide a decorative touch to any planting scheme.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 2 grams

 

Sow: February – June (indoors or outdoors)

Germination: 14 – 21 days

Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Height/Spread: 25 – 35 cm tall, 20 – 25 cm spread

Harvesting: May – October

Companion Plants: Tomatoes, Carrots, Chives

Avoid Planting With: Onions, Garlic (can inhibit growth)

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors: Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots from February to April. Cover lightly with fine compost, keep moist, and maintain a temperature of 18–20°C. Once seedlings are strong enough, prick out into individual pots and grow on before transplanting outdoors.

 

Outdoors: Sow directly into prepared soil from March to June. Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and thin seedlings to allow 20–25 cm spacing for healthy growth and optimal leaf production.

 

Parsley Festival 68 is a reliable, aromatic herb that delivers abundant, fresh, curly leaves throughout the growing season. Ideal for culinary use, companion planting, or adding greenery to herb gardens.

 

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