Parsley does not tolerate fertilization with fresh manure and should be sown after crops that have been fertilized with manure, such as tomatoes, potatoes, or cabbage.
Soil Preparation for Parsley
Primary autumn soil preparation involves plowing to a depth of about 25 – 30 cm. If a later sowing is planned (for autumn consumption and storage), spring soil preparation is also possible.
Soil preparation for parsley depends on the preceding crop and involves shallow summer plowing after crops that vacate the soil early, followed by autumn plowing, or one deep autumn plowing after preceding crops that leave the soil during autumn.
Supplementary tillage should ensure a loose surface layer for uniform seed germination. Simultaneous germination ensures uniform growth of all plants.
Fertilization of Parsley
Mineral fertilization of parsley is based on soil analysis and the planned yield. Generally, before sowing, 800 kg/ha of NPK 7-20-30 + Fe + Zn is added, along with 200 kg/ha of Urea 46% N.
Leaf parsley has a higher nitrogen requirement because its leaves are harvested 2-3 times during the growing season. After each harvest, new leaves develop, which require sufficient nitrogen for optimal quantity and quality. After each harvest, the crop is supplemented with 30-50 kg/ha of nitrogen.
*A quick soil analysis can be performed using portable measuring instruments designed for this purpose (to determine soil pH and the amounts of essential nutrients NPK).
