Italian Parsley Quality Standard

Length
8" to 11"

Proportions
Length 8" / 11"
Stem 1/3 / 2/3
Bouquet 1/2 / 1/2

Color
4" circumference at the band Dark green

Bottom Cut
Smooth, even

Band Placement
Bright red rubber band #14 - 2" x 1/16" Placed 3/4" below the bottom of the bouquet

Carton
5 dozen 19 1/4" L x 12 7/8" W x 10 7/8" H
2.5 dozen- 14" L X 11" W x 11 1/8" H
Red sticker of the word ITALIAN placed at a 45 degree angle before the printed word PARSLEY on one side panel of each carton.

Overall Appearance
Clean
No yellow/black leaf tips
No field debris
Straight stems
No seeders
No pests or signs of pest damage