When is the best time to plant parsley?

Parsley is rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. It is widely used in cooking and seasoning due to its unique aroma and flavor. Parsley is bright green in color, has thin stems, is usually about 30-60 cm tall, and can be planted over a wide area. So when is the best time to sow parsley? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. When is the best time to sow celery?

1. Spring sowing: In the northern region, it is suitable for sowing from January to March, transplanting from March to April, and harvesting from May to July. The southern regions may be a little earlier, usually sowing in March to April.

2. Summer sowing: When sowing in summer, due to the high temperature, the seeds need to be processed, such as soaking in warm water at 20℃-25℃ for 4-6 hours, and then refrigerating to promote seed germination. Summer sowing is usually planted in June to early July and harvested in August to September.

3. Autumn sowing: In northern regions, it is suitable for sowing from June to early July, transplanting from August to early September, and harvesting from October to November.

2. How to plant celery

1. Seed treatment

Since the outer shell of celery seeds is covered with oil and it is not easy for them to absorb water and germinate, they need to be properly processed before sowing. Soak the seeds in warm water at 20℃ to 25℃ for 4 to 6 hours to allow the seeds to fully absorb water. Then take out and drain the water, wrap it in a wet cloth or wet paper towel, and place it in a cool and ventilated place to germinate. Spray it with water every day to keep it moist. After about a week, the seeds will turn white and can be sown at this time.

2. Planting

Sow the treated seeds directly onto the prepared soil surface, then cover with fine soil and keep the soil moist. The advantage of direct seeding is that it saves time and effort, but attention should be paid to thinning and weeding after emergence.

3. Watering to keep moist

Parsley has a high demand for water, but is not tolerant to waterlogging. Therefore, keep the soil moist during the growing period, but avoid waterlogging. When watering, use a narrow-mouthed pot or sprayer to avoid washing away the seedlings.

4. Weeding and thinning

During the growing period, weeds should be removed in time to keep the field clean. The celery planted by direct seeding also needs to be thinned out and the appropriate spacing between plants and rows needs to be maintained to facilitate plant growth and ventilation and light transmission.

5. Fertilization

When the seedlings grow to about 5 cm, the first fertilization should be carried out. You can use diluted enzyme solution or nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer , apply 10 to 15 liters per square meter, and water it at the roots to avoid burning the leaves. Afterwards, according to the growth of the seedlings, gradually increase the amount of fertilizer and the frequency of fertilization.

The above is an introduction to when to sow celery. Celery likes a cool environment and is not heat-resistant, so avoid high temperature seasons when sowing. The suitable temperature for growth is 15-20℃. When the temperature exceeds 26℃, it is not conducive to the growth and development of celery and will damage its quality.