Gigante Catalogno Parsley Seeds (Petroselinum crispum) Italian heirloom with flat, dark green leaves. Intense flavor and vigorous growth. Excellent for culinary use.

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Bold Italian Flavor, Garden-Fresh and Abundant

Grow like an Italian chef with Gigante Catalogno Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), a robust heirloom variety prized for its flat, dark green leaves and intense, clean flavor. Larger and more vigorous than standard flat-leaf types, this parsley is a garden staple for serious cooks and herb lovers alike.

🌱 Why You’ll Love It:

• Classic flat-leaf (Italian) parsley with stronger flavor

• Broad, richly colored leaves perfect for fresh use or drying

• Fast-growing and highly productive

• Excellent choice for herb gardens, containers, or raised beds

• Loved by chefs and ideal for culinary use

🍽️ Perfect For:

• Finishing soups, pasta, and roasted vegetables

• Tabbouleh, chimichurri, gremolata, and sauces

• Garnishes and green juice blends

• Freezing or drying for year-round use

🌿 Extra Benefits:

• Biennial grown as an annual in most climates

• Easy to grow from seed

• Cold-tolerant and great for cool-season planting

• Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators

📖 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum

• Type: Biennial herb (harvested as annual)

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Light Needs: Full sun to part shade

• Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

• Sowing: Direct sow or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

🌿 Growing Tips:

• Soak seeds overnight to improve germination

• Harvest outer leaves first to keep plants productive

• Provide regular moisture and feed monthly

• Can overwinter in mild zones with mulch

Whether you're prepping a classic Italian dish or crafting a vibrant garnish, Gigante Catalogno Parsley delivers full flavor and lush, garden-fresh greenery all season long.