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Care decision	ParsleyPetroselinum crispum
Light	Full sun or light partial shade; afternoon shade can help in hot climates.
Water	Keep the root zone evenly moist without waterlogging; do not repeatedly dry the plant out.
Soil & growing mix	Rich, well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.0 is a useful target. Minnesota Extension.
Mature size	Leaf rosettes commonly 12–18 inches tall; flowering stems become taller in the second year. Wisconsin Extension.
Growing season	Leaf crop in cool to mild weather; often spring through fall in temperate gardens.
Winter & climate	Biennial; tolerates light frost, but outdoor winter survival depends on climate and exposure.
Container fit	Well suited to containers. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	In northern gardens parsley is often raised for the summer season. In Florida it is usually planted in fall or winter. Surviving winter does not keep it in a permanent leaf-producing stage: flowering is part of its biennial cycle.
Equipment to consider	Burpee SuperSeed Windowsill Tray, 8 XL Cells, Orange
Evidence & next steps	Herb gardens guides → Parsley germination and second-year bolting: plan for a steady leaf harvest Potting Mix vs Garden Soil: Choose the Right Growing Medium Indoor Culinary Herbs: Plan for a Realistic Harvest Read the growing reference Wisconsin Extension: parsley NC State Extension: parsley

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