Bushy plant, with strong, upright stems and oversized dark green leaves. Italian Giant prefers a rich, loamy soil with plenty of well-rotted compost added to it. The season for parsley can be extended by at least three months if grown under protection. In mild winters you could even harvest parsley right through the winter.
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse. However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
A biennial plant is a flowering plant that takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle. In the first year, the plant only grows leaves, stems, and roots, then it enters a period of dormancy over the colder months.
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
70 days
