How to Care for Petroselinum crispum

Korean name: 파슬리

A widely used herb for cooking as a spice and garnish. It is rich in vitamin C and iron and grows well in indoor pots.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mediterranean
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: herb, cooking, edible, vitamin

Care Guide

• Light: Bright direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Fertile and well-draining potting mix
• Humidity: Moderate humidity
• Temperature: 10~20°C
• Fertilizer: Nitrogen-rich fertilizer once a month

Common questions

How often should you water Petroselinum crispum?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 5 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Petroselinum crispum?

It likes Bright direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile and well-draining potting mix.

Is Petroselinum crispum safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Petroselinum crispum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~20°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity. Fertilise Nitrogen-rich fertilizer once a month.