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How to Grow Parsley From Cuttings
How to Grow Parsley From Cuttings. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb that most gardeners grow as an annual. It is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4-9. Seed germination is very slow , but you can grow parsley by planting cuttings. The plants prefer partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Parsley is high in vitamin...
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb that most gardeners grow as an annual. It is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 4-9. Seed germination is very slow , but you can grow parsley by planting cuttings. The plants prefer partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Parsley is high in vitamin A and C and is an excellent source of iron, making it a healthful addition to your home herb garden.
Things You'll Need
Scissors
Cup
Water
Sand
Peat moss
Perlite
Planter or tray
Organic compost
Tiller or hoe
Trowel
Step 1
Cut parsley stems from the parent plant. Make sure the cuttings have approximately 3 to 4 inches of stem and several healthy leaves at the top. Immediately place the cutting in a cup of cool water. Disinfect your knife or shears with rubbing alcohol between cuts to prevent spread of disease.
Step 2
Mix together equal parts of sand, peat moss and perlite.
Step 3
Fill a shallow planter or tray with 4 to 5 inches of the potting mixture.
Step 4
Remove the cuttings from the water and place the cut stems an inch into the potting mixture. Gently pack the mixture around the base of the cutting.
Step 5
Water with 1 to 2 inches of water or enough to keep the soil moist but not soaking. Water the plants every few days to keep the soil moist.
Step 6
Place the planter or tray in bright, indirect light. Check the cuttings for roots after two weeks by gently brushing the soil away from the base of the plant.
Step 7
Prepare your garden bed by mixing in 2 to 3 inches of organic compost into the top 6 inches of soil. Use a tiller or hoe to mix in the compost and loosen the soil. Choose a well-drained location that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day.
Step 8
Remove the new plants from the potting mix and dig holes in your garden the same width and depth as the roots of the plants. Place the rooted cuttings into the holes, then fill them with native soil from the garden. Gently pack the soil around the base of the plants with your hand or a trowel.
Step 9
Plant the parsley 6 to 10 inches apart. Water the plants every two to three days with an inch of water throughout the growing season.
Step 10
Harvest the parsley by cutting off the leaves with a sharp pair of scissors as you need them.
