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Grow Parsley on a Windowsill in 6 Steps: Be Patient With Germination

Parsley can germinate slowly. Follow RHS guidance on a bright window, a sufficiently deep pot, moisture and harvesting outer stems.

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Unlike fast-growing herbs, parsley seedlings may seem absent for weeks. The Royal Horticultural Society notes that seedlings can take up to six weeks to appear. These six steps focus on starting indoors in early spring, with adjustments for your light and climate.

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1. Pick the season and light: RHS recommends starting seeds indoors in early spring. Choose a warm, bright windowsill, and expect slower growth where natural light is limited.
2. Prepare a pot: For a final container, consider a pot at least about 25 cm wide and deep, with drainage holes and peat-free multi-purpose compost. Seeds can also begin in modules.
3. Sow gently: Scatter seeds thinly, cover with about 1 cm of compost and water gently. Avoid packing the compost down heavily.
4. Wait for shoots: Keep the compost from drying out completely without leaving it waterlogged. RHS says seedlings may take up to six weeks to appear.
5. Give plants room: Thin crowded seedlings as they develop. RHS gives 15–30 cm spacing for established plants, but adapt spacing to the container and available light.
6. Harvest hygienically: Snip healthy outer stems close to the base, wash leaves before eating, and discard leaves that look diseased or contaminated.

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