🌿 A Rare, Old-World Parsley You Won’t Find in Stores
Most parsley grown today comes from modern commercial varieties—but Cilician parsley traces back to traditional seed-saving regions of the Mediterranean.
This uncommon heirloom is connected to the historic Cilicia region (modern-day southern Turkey), an area known for centuries of agriculture, trade routes, and preserved garden varieties.
Unlike modern commercial parsley bred for uniformity and large-scale production, this traditional strain has been maintained by small growers and seed savers, helping preserve older genetic lines that are rarely seen today.
Because of its long history in Mediterranean gardens, some growers consider Cilician parsley to represent very old parsley stock—possibly reflecting the kinds of parsley grown long before modern commercial breeding programs existed.
Today, it remains a rare and hard-to-find herb, especially outside of seed-saving circles.
🌿 What Makes Cilician Parsley Different
Unlike typical parsley, this variety stands out with:
• Soft, finely divided, fern-like foliage
• A rich, strong parsley flavor
• Good performance in partial shade or full sun
• A unique, old-world appearance rarely seen in modern varieties
This is a great choice for gardeners looking to grow something different, productive, and conversation-worthy.
📦 What You’ll Receive
300+ seeds
Seeds are portioned by weight to ensure you receive at least the stated quantity.
🌱 Plant Details
Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum
Days to Maturity: ~70–80 days
Light Needs: Partial shade to full sun
Growth: Biennial grown as annual
Use: Fresh culinary herb, garnish, kitchen garden
🌿 Why Gardeners Love It
✔ Easy to grow
✔ Unique leaf structure
✔ Great for southern climates
✔ Perfect for herb gardens and containers
🌱 Simple Planting Instructions (Included Below)
Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before planting (helps speed up germination)
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in loose, well-draining soil
• Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until germination
• Germination can take 14–28 days—don’t give up too early
• Space plants about 6–8 inches apart
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade
📦 Shipping
✔ Carefully packaged for safe delivery
✔ FREE shipping included
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about growing or selecting the right quantity—I’m always happy to help.