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Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
- Days to harvest
- 70–90 days
- Sunlight
- 5–7 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 20 cm
- Minimum container size
- 25cm deep × 25cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 2 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- biennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-32 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- low
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Direct seeding or transplanting
Soil requirements
Well-drained fertile soil
Companion Plants
- Cherry Tomatostrong
Parsley attracts hoverflies and parasitic wasps that prey on tomato pests; different root depths complement each other
- Bird's Eye Chilimoderate
Parsley attracts beneficial insects that control chili aphids and caterpillars
- Carrotmoderate
Both Apiaceae family but different root zones; parsley attracts predators of carrot fly
- Lettucemoderate
Parsley attracts beneficial insects; lettuce provides ground shade for parsley roots
Plants to Avoid Nearby
- Carrot
Both Apiaceae sharing carrot rust fly; adjacent planting intensifies pest damage on both crops
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Market Demand
Moderate local demand
Regional Notes
Suitable for Malaysian urban gardens
Sources
- Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15
Category: Herbs