Parsley ‘Dark Italian’ (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum)

Parsley ‘Dark Italian’ (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) is a classic flat-leaf parsley valued for its robust flavour and high culinary quality. This heirloom-style variety produces dark green, flat leaves that are easier to harvest and clean compared to curly types, making it a preferred choice for cooking. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and performs reliably in both garden beds and containers.

Dark Italian parsley grows as a compact, leafy herb with strong regrowth after cutting, allowing for multiple harvests throughout the growing season. It thrives in Alberta’s summer conditions and can be grown outdoors during the frost-free period or indoors with sufficient light. In Lethbridge, it is typically grown as an annual, though it is botanically a biennial that produces flowers in its second year.