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title: "How to Water Parsley Plants for Healthy Growth"
description: "Parsley loves water but needs balance. Learn how to water your Parsley to keep it healthy, whether you water from the top, bottom, or give it a refreshing water bath."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/parsley"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:34.238Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:06:08.579Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to Water Parsley Plants for Healthy Growth

## How to water

Parsley really love water and do not like to dry up! It might even be hard to overwater it, but still, even a water-loving plant can get overwatered. Always feel the soil before watering - it should feel damp but not wet. There are several ways to water your plant. Choose a way that suits you the best.

**If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Plants that need a lot of water, like Parsley, also need excess water to run out somewhere. Always make sure that your plant is planted in a pot with holes.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

> Parsley love water and don’t like to dry out at all. This doesn’t mean they like their soil to be soaking wet, they want the perfect balance.  
> — Planta tip

## Domande frequenti

### How often should I water my parsley plant?

Parsley loves water and should not dry out completely. Always feel the soil first; it should feel damp but not soaking wet before you water again.

### What's the best way to water parsley from the top?

Pour water directly onto the soil until it begins to drain from the pot's drainage holes. If you use a tray, make sure to remove any collected water afterwards so your plant doesn't sit in it.

### How do I bottom water my parsley plant?

Fill the plant tray with water, ensuring the soil is in contact with the water. Wait about 10 minutes, then check if the soil is moist throughout, and remove any excess water from the tray.

### Should I only bottom water my parsley?

Bottom watering is beneficial, but you should also water from the top occasionally. This helps to flush out any accumulated salts and minerals from the soil.

### What is a water bath for parsley?

A water bath involves submerging the entire pot in a bucket of lukewarm water, up to where the plant's stem begins. Wait until the bubbling stops, then lift the pot to let the excess water drain off completely.

## How to water Parsley

1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.
3. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all collected water afterwards; never let your plant sit in standing water.
4. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the pot back in its spot.
5. Always ensure your parsley is planted in a pot with drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

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