How to grow Parsley in Australia
Grow in full sun to part shade in fertile, moisture-holding soil. Keep the soil consistently moist for tender leaves, and feed with a nitrogen-rich feed for lush growth.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 4 litres a week, watered every 2 days
- Spacing: 20 cm
- Time to harvest: 80 days
- Time to germinate: 21 days
- Soil pH: 6 to 7
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | All year | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | All year | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | All year | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | March to September | Sow Mar to Aug. Slow germination prefers cool temps. Overwinters in Melbourne; extend window. |
| Adelaide & SA | March to September | Sow Mar to Sep; seed is slow and fails in hot soil. Pick year round with summer water and some afternoon shade. |
| Perth & WA | March to September | Sow Mar to Sep; autumn and early spring sowings establish best. Harvest year round with summer water on sand. |
| Tasmania | September to March | Sow Sep to Mar. Established plants stand through winter. |
| Canberra & ACT | September to May | Sow Sep to May; winter soil is too cold for germination. Established plants stand through frost. |
| North Queensland | All year | Year-round in tropical locations with water. Perennial herb; tolerates both seasons. |
| Darwin & Top End | All year | Year-round in tropical locations with water. Perennial herb; tolerates both seasons. |
Companion planting
Good companions
Avoid planting near
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Pick outer stems once they reach a useful length, working from the outside in. Cut at the base and leave the centre, and it keeps regrowing for many months.
Storage
Fridge with stems in water, covered loosely, up to 2 weeks.