When is it better to plant parsley in open ground so that it sprouts quickly, in autumn or spring
Every zealous owner, regardless of the size of the garden, tries to allocate a little space for parsley even on a small piece of land, which is not only good for the body, but also able to improve the taste and aroma of dishes. Many consider this culture unpretentious and easy to grow, but not everyone knows that a lot depends on the timely planting of the plant. To get a generous harvest and to have fresh herbs on the table, abundant in vitamins, during the season, you need to know when parsley is planted and how to do it correctly.
Then plant parsley
First rule growing parsley - choose a place in the garden, not depleted by predecessors. Some crops are even capable of leaving behind the larvae of pests or pathogens in the soil, so this process must be carefully considered.
Best Precursors for Parsley:
- potatoes;
- all pumpkin crops;
- tomatoes;
- cabbage.
Do not use for planting beds on which herbs and spices were grown - most of the diseases and pests they have in common with parsley.
Some experienced gardeners recommend growing parsley in beds that have been empty for 1-2 years - this will ensure that you can get a bountiful harvest without hassle. Another secret of growing a crop is 3-5 months before sending the planting material into the ground, sowing the area with mustard, which fertilizes the earth, makes it easy, destroys harmful insects, and disinfects the upper layers of the soil. A month before the planned planting, it remains to cut off the young stalks of the green manure and dig up the beds.
Terms of disembarkation in the greenhouse
Parsley is a culture that does not require special attention, it easily takes root even in uncomfortable conditions, loves the sun's rays and fresh air. Spice is rarely grown in greenhouses - it is better to use closed beds for capricious crops.
If it was decided to use closed beds for planting parsley, you can start the planting process from spring to August. For growing greens in a greenhouse, it is better to use seedlings - this will allow you to get fragrant and healthy raw materials soon.
Before planting seeds for seedlings, you need to take into account the timing of shoots - in warm conditions, shoots appear in 2-3 weeks. A lot of time will pass before the young plants are relocated to the beds in the greenhouse.
Important! Young parsley grows for a long time and 3-5 weeks pass from the emergence of sprouts to the time of transplantation.
When is it better to sow parsley: in autumn or spring
The question that interests gardeners who first start growing parsley is when to send seeds to the ground in order to get strong shoots that develop quickly and give a bountiful harvest? There are opinions that an autumn planting allows you to grow strong plants, but experienced gardeners recommend planting in spring.
Planting parsley in spring has the following advantages:
- you do not need to use the seedling method to get an early harvest;
- you can land immediately after the snow has melted;
- young plants grow and develop rapidly under the warm spring sun;
- spring seedlings are less likely to get sick;
- plants are powerful, do not require frequent feeding.
Another plus of planting a crop in spring is that even if some of the seeds have not sprouted, it is never too late to re-plant. Before the warm summer days, more than one generation of young plants will have time to grow.
A prerequisite for spring planting is to carry it out only after the soil surface warms up to five degrees. If the soil is cold and too wet, there is a risk of losing planting material - the seeds will begin to rot and will not sprout.
Landing time before winter
Fall planting has its benefits, although fewer than spring planting. It is recommended to sow seeds in advance, they should sprout. It is advisable to prepare the bed from the summer - add nutritious components (peat, compost), treat with preparations against weeds. If the plants do not have time to get stronger, you will have to build a cover for them, it is also better to take care of it in advance, otherwise there is a risk of freezing of the bushes.
In warm regions, it is recommended to plant parsley in October-November, if autumn spoils fine days, you can sow planting material into the prepared soil even in early December. You can speed up the germination process - soak the seeds for several days in a growth stimulator. Another important point to consider when planting is that the parsley seeds are coated with essential oils that inhibit germination. Dealing with the problem is simple - before soaking, send the seeds into hot water, be sure to make sure that it is not boiling water.
The duration of the procedure is no more than a quarter of an hour, this is enough to remove essential oils and prepare the planting material for germination.
In order to get shoots with the onset of spring that will delight you with fragrant leaves at different times, it is recommended to carry out several plantings of seeds. Planting in October-November, just before the snow falls. This sowing combination will allow you to get the first harvest immediately after the snow melts, and the seeds that did not have time to sprout before winter will be gifted with lush bushes and a generous harvest in late spring or early summer.
Another rule that should not be forgotten when sowing a crop is that the emergence of seedlings and successful wintering depend on varieties of parsley... Some of them cannot stand the winter, others feel comfortable even in severe frosts.
Important! In order to avoid mistakes, you need to carefully study the information on the packaging with planting material - it describes in detail how the variety tolerates the cold, and whether it should not be planted only in spring.
When to sow parsley in the Kuban
In the Kuban, it is recommended to sow parsley only in spring - despite the hardiness of the culture, it is better not to check how it tolerates cool climatic conditions. It is not necessary to wait for the snow to melt - experienced gardeners use a broom to clear the soil and sow crops. It is better to prepare the soil in the fall - this will allow the spring not to engage in the introduction of nutrients into the soil and digging.
Another trick of successful sowing of parsley is to pour abundant boiling water over the grooves made, sprinkle with wood ash.Only then send the planting material into the ground. Be sure to cover the seeds with dry soil. The last stage of planting is the return to the place of the previously removed layer of snow.
In addition to preparing the beds, it is recommended to stock up in the fall with a bag of substrate - you need to sprinkle the seeds with dry soil - wet or frozen soil can harm the planting material. It is also better to make grooves when preparing the beds - it is quite difficult to do this in frozen ground.
Seedlings with such a planting appear together immediately after the snow melts. Care is followed by the usual - removal of weeds, timely irrigation of the soil, the fight against diseases or pests.
How much parsley grows
Before starting to grow parsley, many gardeners are concerned about another question - how much this crop grows and when will they have to look for another place to plant it. If a greenhouse is used for growing greenery, then the harvest will be able to be harvested throughout the whole year, especially if you take care of the correct preparation of the beds and insignificant insulation of the room.
The use of a greenhouse also has one significant drawback - parsley grows and matures rapidly, which affects the taste and aroma. It is the young leaves that have the most intense smell. Indoors, it is recommended to extend the life of greenery by timely removing the young lower leaves - you can use them immediately in the kitchen or make blanks from them. You will have to change the location of parsley once every one or two years - these are the times recommended for growing in a greenhouse.
If the culture is planted in open beds, parsley can grow without changing its location for up to five years. One should not expect that it will be possible to prolong the life of plants so much without the active participation of the owners - without top dressing, timely watering, removing weeds and even covering for wintering, the age of the culture will significantly decrease.
What to plant after parsley next year
Parsley is an excellent precursor for many cultures. After the green curls, it is recommended to plant tuberous plants (Jerusalem artichoke, potatoes) - usually the harvest pleases even without constant abundant dressings. Beets, cucumbers, zucchini feel great on the beds.
The root system of parsley runs in the topsoil without depleting the soil. Despite this, one should not forget about the preliminary preparation of the beds after removing the crop - the introduction of compost, peat is required.
Even novice summer residents usually do not have special difficulties with growing parsley - this culture is unpretentious, has good germination, does not require certain skills and knowledge. Despite this, it is better to familiarize yourself in advance with the timing of planting a plant that has valuable qualities - this will allow you to get a good harvest in the shortest possible time.
Growing parsley is not as easy as it might seem at first glance (unlike dill). But with experience, everything falls into place. Parsley is also an excellent remedy for controlling garden ants. They can't stand her.