{"product_id":"italienische-riesenpetersilie-gigante-ditalia-samen","title":"Giant Italian Parsley `Gigante D'Italia` (Petroselinum crispum var. Neapolitanum) - Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_5429f60b88c49c0e\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 'Gigante d'Italia' giant Italian parsley,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e botanically Petroselinum crispum var.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e neapolitanum,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most vigorous and aromatic varieties of flat-leaf parsley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It stands out for its exceptionally large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e broad,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flat leaves and a very vigorous,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upright habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compared to curly parsley, 'Gigante d'Italia' is considered more flavorful and is therefore the favorite of many professional chefs for cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This robust and high-yielding variety is a valuable addition to any herb and vegetable garden,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as larger containers on balconies and patios.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50\/ 200 seeds each\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of sowing tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003ePre-cultivation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possible indoors on a bright windowsill starting in March; direct sowing outdoors from April to August\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark germinator!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The seeds must be covered with about 1 to 2 cm of soil and pressed down lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 to 20 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Parsley requires some patience; germination is often irregular and generally takes 3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The seedbed must be kept meticulously and evenly moist throughout the entire,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long germination phase; a single drying out can interrupt the germination process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When sowing directly, ensure a row spacing of about 25 to 30 cm (slightly wider than for curly varieties),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and later thin out to 15 cm within the row\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth habit, location, and care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giant Italian parsley grows as a biennial,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hardy herbaceous plant and reaches a height of about 35 to 40 cm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it one of the largest parsley varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It develops a long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fleshy taproot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Therefore, deep pots must be chosen for container cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ideal location is semi-shady to sunny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e although a cooler,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e semi-shady spot is often preferred in midsummer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e loose,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and humus-rich soil that retains moisture well offers optimal growth conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e However, waterlogging must be strictly avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the second year, the plant develops yellow-green umbel flowers and loses its fine aroma thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest and use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dark green leaves can be harvested continuously from late spring deep into winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always cut the outer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fully developed leaves off near the ground along with the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The heart of the plant (the center) must remain intact so that it can continue to sprout steadily and vigorously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Due to the large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e smooth leaves, this variety is ideal for chopping and processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It has the most intense parsley aroma of all varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To avoid destroying the valuable aroma and vitamins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e parsley should never be boiled with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is finely chopped and sprinkled over soups,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e potato dishes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sauces,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and fish right at the very end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is the perfect base for gremolata,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e salsa verde,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pesto,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and marinades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is rich in vitamin C and minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wild progenitor of parsley originally comes from the eastern Mediterranean region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flat-leaf giant parsley,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as 'Gigante d'Italia',\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditional Italian breeding that has been cultivated and prized for centuries for its vigor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e size,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and intense flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":56312828887425,"sku":null,"price":2.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 seeds","offer_id":56312828920193,"sku":null,"price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_sz9b45sz9b45sz9b.jpg?v=1790176723","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/italienische-riesenpetersilie-gigante-ditalia-samen","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}