### **How Long Until You Can Harvest Parsley?** Parsley takes **about 70-90 days** from seed to first harvest. If you’re growing in **hydroponics**, you may get your first harvest **as early as 60 days**, depending on conditions. - **Germination:** 2-4 weeks - **Seedling stage:** 3-4 weeks - **Mature enough for first harvest:** 60-90 days **💡 Tip:** If you started parsley in coco coir and transferred it into a **hydroponic system**, the accelerated growth may allow **earlier harvesting**. --- ### **Best Harvesting Tips for Parsley** Parsley is a **cut-and-come-again** herb, meaning you can harvest it multiple times without killing the plant. #### ✅ **1. Wait Until the Plant Is Mature** - The plant should have at **least 3-4 sets of true leaves** before the first harvest. - The stems should be at least **6 inches tall**. #### ✅ **2. Harvest the Outer Stems First** - Always cut **outer, older stems first**, leaving the young ones in the center to keep growing. - Cut **at the base**, near the soil or water level. - **Avoid cutting more than ⅓ of the plant at a time** to keep it growing strong. #### ✅ **3. Use Sharp Scissors or Pruners** - This prevents damaging the plant and encourages regrowth. - **Avoid pulling or tearing leaves**, as this can stress the plant. #### ✅ **4. Regular Harvesting Encourages More Growth** - If you **harvest weekly**, the plant will produce **bushier, healthier foliage**. - **If you don’t harvest often, parsley can bolt (flower early), reducing leaf production.** #### ✅ **5. Prevent Bolting (Flowering)** - Once parsley **flowers**, it stops producing leaves. - If you see flower stalks forming, **trim them off immediately** to extend the harvest period. --- ### **How Long Will the Plant Keep Producing?** - In hydroponics, parsley can last **6-12 months** before it slows down. - In soil, it’s a **biennial** (lives for 2 years), but most people grow it as an **annual** and replant every year. Would you like tips on **storing or preserving harvested parsley** (drying, freezing, or fresh storage)? 🚀