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Posted By: Thiarella Parsley - April 12th, 2006 at 10:49 PM
My next neighbor and I are both growing parsley. We bought plants instead of seeds and they are in containers. The problem is hers is very yellow and mine, the very edge of the leaves are starting to turn yellow. She waters hers every day, I don't. We live in Florida. Thanks!
Posted By: peppereater Re: Parsley - April 12th, 2006 at 11:08 PM
Push your finger into the soil to your second knuckle. If you can just feel moisture, it's moist enough. I suspect they're both overwatered. Let us know...if that's not the problem, we'll think of other possibilities. How long have you had them? Did you repot?
Posted By: Thiarella Re: Parsley - April 15th, 2006 at 10:53 AM
She's had hers longer than I have had mine and they were both repotted into bigger containers. I watered mine when I first planted it and then again about a week or so later. Hers is starting to wilt badly.
Posted By: Thiarella Re: Parsley - April 15th, 2006 at 10:54 AM
Ooops I forgot to say "Thanks Dave" so thanks for your assistance. Cindy
Posted By: peppereater Re: Parsley - April 15th, 2006 at 11:24 AM
If it's wilting, it sounds like it needs water. Once a week is probably not enough. Please keep us posted...there are many things that can cause yellowing, but new transplants may need watering every day for a while...Pictures always help!
Posted By: BigJimSlade Re: Parsley - April 17th, 2006 at 06:18 PM
I water mine once a week, but I should probably do it twice a week. I get about 30% of my stems/leaves starting to turn yellow before I use them. It's usually only the mature stems and not the brand new shoots. I also live in Florida and leave them out on the porch.
Posted By: Firstyeargardener2006 Re: Parsley - April 18th, 2006 at 08:49 AM
I usually water mine every other day there in direct sun. I don't know if that is a good idea, but we will see. I accidentally planted them out front with flowers. long story, but funny one. I'm not sure if I was any help.
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