Slow to germinate (2-4 weeks); soak seeds overnight. Biennial plant
Select your zone to highlight your exact planting dates. Dates are calculated from each zone's average frost dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | May 30 | Mar 21 | May 2 | May 2 |
| Zone 3B | May 15 | Mar 6 | Apr 17 | Apr 17 |
| Zone 4A | May 8 | Feb 27 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 |
| Zone 4B | May 1 | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 3 |
| Zone 5A | Apr 25 | Feb 14 | Mar 28 | Mar 28 |
| Zone 5B | Apr 18 | Feb 7 | Mar 21 | Mar 21 |
| Zone 6A | Apr 21 | Feb 10 | Mar 24 | Mar 24 |
| Zone 6B | Apr 10 | Jan 30 | Mar 13 | Mar 13 |
| Zone 7A | Apr 5 | Jan 25 | Mar 8 | Mar 8 |
| Zone 7B | Mar 28 | Jan 17 | Feb 28 | Feb 28 |
| Zone 8A | Mar 20 | Jan 9 | Feb 20 | Feb 20 |
| Zone 8B | Mar 12 | Jan 1 | Feb 12 | Feb 12 |
| Zone 9A | Feb 28 | Dec 20 | Jan 31 | Jan 31 |
| Zone 9B | Feb 15 | Dec 7 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 |
| Zone 10A | Feb 1 | Nov 23 | Jan 4 | Jan 4 |
| Zone 10B | Jan 15 | Nov 6 | Dec 18 | Dec 18 |
| Zone 11A | Jan 1 | Oct 23 | Dec 4 | Dec 4 |
Parsley is a biennial herb that’s far more versatile than just a garnish. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
Good companions: tomatoes, asparagus, roses, corn
Avoid planting near: lettuce (some sources suggest competition)
70-90 days from seed; harvest outer leaves continuously