Curly Parsley

Petroselinum crispum, Apiaceae

Zones

5a–9b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (optimal)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

AsparagusAsparagus officinalis

Beneficial Insect Habitat

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Beneficial Insect Habitat

NasturtiumTropaeolum majus

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

WatercressNasturtium officinale

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

JujubeZiziphus jujuba

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Concord GrapeVitis labrusca Concord

Beneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

PeppermintMentha x piperita

Mint aggressively spreads and outcompetes parsley

Globe ArtichokeCynara scolymus

Globe artichoke large size can shade and outcompete smaller herbs like parsley for resources

TurmericCurcuma longa

Turmeric compounds may be inhibitory to European herbs like parsley adapted to different soil chemistry

SpearmintMentha spicata

Spearmint spreads aggressively through runners and can overwhelm parsley through competitive exclusion

Blue False IndigoBaptisia australis

Blue false indigo produces alkaloids that may inhibit growth of herbs like parsley

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationFood

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Curly Parsley grow in?

Curly Parsley grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Curly Parsley?

Good companions for Curly Parsley include Asparagus, Tomato, Nasturtium, Watercress, Jujube.

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