indicates that Cucurbit downy mildew is active in your area. Although these are distinctly diseases, active Cucurbit downy mildew indicates that conditions are favorable for Basil downy mildew development. You can also monitor conditions for Cucurbit downy mildew at http://cdm.ipmpipe.org/ Harvesting and Storage. Leaf yields range from 1 to 3 tons per acre dried or 6 to 10 tons per acre fresh. Foliage may be harvested whenever four sets of true leaves can be left after cutting to initiate growth, but when harvesting for fresh or dried leaves, AL Forest Green Moss Curled Flat Leaf Dark Green Italian Giant of Italy Plain Italian Green CILANTRO Calypso 2, 3 Jantar Long Standing 3 Marino Tubro II 4 Santo 3 1 2 Abbreviations for state where recommended. Fusarium tolerance/resistance. A A A A A A Downy mildew tolerance. G G K K 3 Suitable for High Tunnel production 4 L 5 6 N S T Suitable for microgreen production. Suitable for processing. K K L M L L L S M N N N N S S T T V V V V V V A A A GA G PARSLEY Curly Leaf Banquet always cut prior to bloom. Presence of blossoms in the harvested foliage reduces quality. Frequent trimming helps keep plants bushy. For small-scale production of fresh-market basil, the terminal 2- to 3- inch long whorls of leaves may be cut or pinched off once or twice a week. This provides a high-quality product with little stem tissue present. Basil can also be cut and bunched like fresh parsley. A sickle bar type mower with adjustable cutting height is commonly used for harvesting large plantings for fresh and dried production. The optimum storage temperature for fresh basil is 40° to 45° F with a high relative humidity. PARSLEY (Petroselinum crispum) AND CILANTRO (Coriandrum sativum) VARIETIES1 KY K LA L L MS M NC N N N SC S S S TN T T VA V V V Parsley is a biennial grown as an annual. There are two varietal types of parsley: flat-leaf and curled leaf. Flat leaf parsley tends to be more aromatic than the curled leaf and is used for flavoring in cooking. Curled leaf parsley is more attractive and is primarily used as a garnish. Cilantro is a fast growing annual that is cultivated for its fresh leaves. The seeds of the cilantro plant are referred to as the spice coriander. Parsley and cilantro are best cultivated as cool season crops in the southeast. Seeding and Spacing. Neither parsley nor cilantro transplant well due to their taproots which are typical of plants in the Apiaceae. Direct seeding is recommended and is best achieved when using a precision seeder. Multiple plantings every 1-3 weeks are necessary for a season-long supply. Parsley seed is slow to germinate (12-25 days, temperature dependent). Seed is viable for 3-5 years but its percentage germination reduces quickly after 1 year. Seed is sown 1/3 to ½ inches deep in a well-prepared seed bed. Seeding rates are from 16 to 24 pounds per acre (1/4 oz. per 100 row feet) for parsley and 15 to 50 pounds per acre (1-2 oz. per 100 row feet) for cilantro. Spacing between single rows is 15 to 18 inches. Parsley and cilantro can be precision seeded into raised beds with 3 to 4 rows per bed. Final in-row spacing should be 6 to 8 inches for parsley and 2 to 5 inches for cilantro. Research has shown that maximum yields can be achieved with more closely spaced plants. PARSLEY/CILANTRO PLANTING DATES Spring AL North AL South GA North GA South KY East KY Central KY West LA North LA South MS NC East NC West SC East SC West TN East TN West VA East (coastal) VA West (mountains) NR = Not recommended 3/15-5/30 2/1-3/31 3/15-5/30 2/1-3/31 5/10-7/10 5/1-7/20 4/15-7/1 2/15-4/15 2/1-4/15 NR 2/15-4/15 4/1-8/15 NR NR 4/1-8/1 4/1-5/30 3/15-5/15 4/15-8/15 Fall NR 8/1-9/30 NR 8/1-9/30 NR NR NR 9/15-10/31 9/15-10/31 8/1-9/30 8/1-9/30 NR 9/1-11/15 8/15-9/30 NR 8/1-9/1 8/1-9/15 NR Cultivation. Parsley and cilantro grow best in a well-drained, organic loam soil with soil pH between 6.5 and 7.5. Overhead irrigation is essential for stand establishment. Irrigation during the germination period and the 2-3 weeks following emergence are critical. Too little water at any point will result in diminished leaf yield. Long, warm periods with too little water results in bolting which is undesirable since the plants are grown for their 84 2022 Vegetable Crop Handbook for Southeastern United Stateshttp://cdm.ipmpipe.org/