Herb
Can you grow Parsley on a balcony?
Petroselinum crispum
Yes — great in containers
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) grows well on a balcony in a pot of at least 10 litres (about 25 cm deep). It needs partial shade — around 4+ hours of direct sun a day. Harvest leaves from late spring through to autumn; roughly 70-90 days from sowing. All figures below are sourced from RHS and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sun
⛅ Partial shade (4+ h)
Min. pot
10 L · 25 cm
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
Annual
Container fit
Excellent
Sow
Sow indoors from early spring, or direct outdoors mid-spring to late summer; sow in small successional batches (seed can be slow to germinate, often a month or more)
Harvest
Harvest leaves from late spring through to autumn; roughly 70-90 days from sowing
Good companions: Tomatoes
Balcony tip: Choose a pot at least 25cm wide and deep; container compost dries out fast in warm weather, so check moisture regularly
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What size pot does Parsley need?
Parsley needs a container of at least 10 litres, roughly 25 cm deep. Bigger pots dry out more slowly and give better yields on a balcony.
How much sun does Parsley need on a balcony?
Parsley wants partial shade — about 4+ hours of direct sun daily. Match it to your balcony's aspect before buying seed.
When do you sow Parsley?
Sow indoors from early spring, or direct outdoors mid-spring to late summer; sow in small successional batches (seed can be slow to germinate, often a month or more). Timing shifts with your climate/USDA zone — the linked sources give the detail.
Sources & date
- RHS: Parsley
- Old Farmer's Almanac: Parsley
- Data as of: 2026-07-10
- Container sizes and timings are guidance — adjust to your climate/USDA zone and balcony aspect.