Many gardeners complain that parsley simply doesn't grow in their area. The seeds do not germinate or germinate very slowly, the plant languishes or even dies. In order for parsley to thrive, it needs a good location and the right care.
Why isn't my parsley growing?
If parsley doesn't grow, this is often due to the wrong location, depleted soil, waterlogging, fungal diseases or care errors. To improve growth, parsley should be transplanted to a suitable location and watered adequately, but not excessively.
Why doesn't parsley grow?
- Wrong location
- Leached soil
- Waterlogging
- Fungal diseases in the soil
- Care errors
Finding the right location
The most important point when planting parsley is the right location. It must not be dark or in direct sunlight.
Crop rotation is particularly important. Parsley is highly incompatible with itself and other umbelliferous plants. You must not have grown any other umbelliferous plants on the parsley bed for at least three, and preferably four, years.
Soil has too few nutrients
Parsley cannot thrive in depleted soil. Before planting, enrich it with mature compost, horn shavings or horn meal.
Give an organic fertilizer occasionally, but never fresh.
Prevent waterlogging
Parsley is particularly sensitive to waterlogging.
Before planting, loosen the soil thoroughly and remove any thickened soil. This allows rain or irrigation water to drain away better.
Fungal spores and soil organisms lurk in the soil
Parsley often becomes ill because it is infested with soil pests and lice or because fungal spores are causing problems for it. You can tell by the white spots and coatings on the leaves. The only solution here is usually cutting or removing the plant.
Care for parsley properly
In most cases the parsley is kept too moist. Water sparingly and only when the soil surface is dry. However, the plant must not dry out completely.
If you have parsley in a pot, make sure there are large drainage holes and change the soil if the plant doesn't want to thrive.
Place the parsley pot in a bright place but not directly behind a pane of glass.
Tips & Tricks
Since parsley is often so reluctant to germinate and doesn't grow well, you should sow lots of parsley. In larger gardens it may also be worthwhile to grow parsley in several places. This increases the likelihood that you will find a really good location.
