Question 1

Can parsley survive a frost?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parsley tolerates light frost down to about 20°F (-6°C) and often overwinters in zones 6 and warmer. Mulch the crown in late fall to protect it. In zones 4-5, treat parsley as an annual or move containers indoors.

Question 2

How long does parsley take to germinate?

Accepted Answer

Parsley is slow to germinate, typically 14-28 days. Soaking seeds overnight in warm water before planting can shorten germination by about a week. Keep soil consistently moist at 60-70°F until seedlings emerge.

Question 3

When can I start harvesting parsley?

Accepted Answer

Begin harvesting outer stems 70-90 days after sowing, once the plant has at least 3 stems with full leaves. Always cut from the outside, leaving the center growing point intact. The plant will keep producing for the rest of the season.

Question 4

Is parsley an annual or perennial?

Accepted Answer

Parsley is a biennial: it produces leaves the first year and flowers/seeds the second, then dies. Most gardeners treat it as an annual and replant each spring for the best leaf flavor, since second-year leaves turn bitter as the plant prepares to bolt.

Question 5

When should I plant Parsley in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

elevation 10–1,000 ft: Oct 1–Jan 15. elevation 1,000–2,000 ft: Sep 1–Jan 1. elevation 2,000–3,000 ft: Sep 1–Jan 15. elevation 3,000–4,500 ft: May 1–Jun 15. elevation 4,500–6,000 ft: Apr 1–15. elevation above 6,000 ft: May 1–31. Source: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015.

Question 6

When should I plant Parsley in California?

Accepted Answer

North Coast (the Handbook's region from Monterey County north): Dec–May. Source: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, California Master Gardener Handbook (Publication 3338), Table 14.2, 2002.

Question 7

When should I plant Parsley in Central Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Central and southwestern Missouri: Apr 1–20. Source: University of Missouri Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar (G6201), revised March 2015, reviewed February 2016.

Question 8

When should I plant Parsley in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

statewide schedule (2004): Apr 1–May 1. Source: University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Vegetable Planting Guide (HG-34.3), revised February 2004, in Planning a Vegetable Garden (New Castle County Master Gardeners).

Question 9

When should I plant Parsley in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

statewide; half-month bars: Mar 1–May 31. Source: UMass Extension Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, Vegetable Planting Chart, last updated October 2016.

Question 10

When should I plant Parsley in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

statewide: Mid Apr. Source: University of Minnesota Extension, Planting the vegetable garden, reviewed 2026.

Question 11

When should I plant Parsley in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Southern Nevada: Early Feb–Late Mar, Early Aug–Early Oct. Source: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Becoming a Desert Gardener (SP-01-15), section “Vegetable Planting Guide for Southern Nevada” by Clarita Huffman, copyright 2008.

Question 12

When should I plant Parsley in New Hampshire?

Accepted Answer

statewide schedule (2001): May 1–15. Source: UNH Cooperative Extension, Planting & Maturity Dates of Vegetables in New Hampshire, revised July 2001.

Question 13

When should I plant Parsley in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

statewide; planting months: Apr–Jun. Source: Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Planning a Vegetable Garden (Fact Sheet FS129), Peter Nitzsche and Steve Reiners, April 2020.

Question 14

When should I plant Parsley in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York City area: Apr 15–30, Jul 15–Aug 1, Aug 1–20. Source: Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, Vegetable Planting Guide for the New York City Area, created by John Ameroso (rev. 1-03), updated August 2020.

Question 15

When should I plant Parsley in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Piedmont region (Central calendar): Feb 15–Apr 15, Aug 1–Sep 30. Coastal Plain region (Eastern calendar): Feb 15–Apr 15 (S, T), Aug 1–Sep 30 (S, T), Oct 1–15 (S). Mountain region (Western calendar): Apr 1–Aug 15. Source: NC State Extension, Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-01), July 2016; NC State Extension, Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-02), July 2016; NC State Extension, Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-03), September 2021.

Question 16

When should I plant Parsley in North Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Northern Missouri and the Ozark Plateau: Apr 10–20. Source: University of Missouri Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar (G6201), revised March 2015, reviewed February 2016.

Question 17

When should I plant Parsley in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Region 1, the coast from Astoria to Brookings: Dec–May. Region 2, the western valleys from Portland to Roseburg: Mar–Jun. Region 3, high elevations of central and eastern Oregon: May–Jul. Region 4, the Columbia and Snake River valleys: Feb–May. Source: Oregon State University Extension Service, Growing Your Own: A Practical Guide to Gardening in Oregon (EM 9027), revised August 2022.

Question 18

When should I plant Parsley in South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

statewide; planting months from SDSU's table: Apr–May. Source: SDSU Extension, Vegetable Gardening in South Dakota (P-00123), revised March 2026.

Question 19

When should I plant Parsley in South Missouri?

Accepted Answer

The southeastern corner and the Bootheel: Mar 20–Apr 10. Source: University of Missouri Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar (G6201), revised March 2015, reviewed February 2016.

Question 20

When should I plant Parsley in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Region I, the northern Panhandle: Mar 1–Apr 15, Sep 15 (fall). Region II, South Plains to Trans-Pecos, plus a Red River and East Texas strip: Feb 15–Mar 10, Oct 1 (fall). Region III, Dallas–Fort Worth south to San Antonio and Houston: Feb 1–Mar 1, Oct 10 (fall). Region IV, south of San Antonio to Laredo, Corpus Christi and Victoria: Jan 15–Feb 10, Nov 1 (fall). Region V, the Lower Rio Grande Valley: Jan 1–Feb 1, Dec 1 (fall). Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Spring Planting Guide for Vegetable Crops (Aggie Horticulture, undated) and Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (HORT-PU-082), May 2014.

Where	Planting window	Guide
Arizona elevation 10–1,000 ft Zones 9a, 9b, 10a	Oct 1–Jan 15 Guide lists: Parsley	University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015
Arizona elevation 1,000–2,000 ft Zones 9a, 9b, 10a	Sep 1–Jan 1 Guide lists: Parsley	University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015
Arizona elevation 2,000–3,000 ft Zones 8b, 9a, 9b	Sep 1–Jan 15 Guide lists: Parsley	University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015
Arizona elevation 3,000–4,500 ft Zones 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a	May 1–Jun 15 Guide lists: Parsley	University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015
Arizona elevation 4,500–6,000 ft Zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b	Apr 1–15 Guide lists: Parsley	University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015
Arizona elevation above 6,000 ft Zones 6a, 6b, 7a	May 1–31 Guide lists: Parsley	University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Ten Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden (AZ1435), revised February 2015
California North Coast (the Handbook's region from Monterey County north) Zones 9a, 9b, 10a	Dec–May Guide lists: Parsley	University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, California Master Gardener Handbook (Publication 3338), Table 14.2, 2002
Central Missouri Central and southwestern Missouri Zones 6b, 7a	Apr 1–20 Seed Guide lists: Parsley	University of Missouri Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar (G6201), revised March 2015, reviewed February 2016
Delaware statewide schedule (2004) Zones 7a, 7b, 8a	Apr 1–May 1 Seed Guide lists: Parsley	University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Vegetable Planting Guide (HG-34.3), revised February 2004, in Planning a Vegetable Garden (New Castle County Master Gardeners)
Massachusetts statewide; half-month bars Zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b	Mar 1–May 31 Seed, then transplants or sets Guide lists: Parsley	UMass Extension Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, Vegetable Planting Chart, last updated October 2016
Minnesota statewide Zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a	Mid Apr Guide lists: Parsley	University of Minnesota Extension, Planting the vegetable garden, reviewed 2026
Nevada Southern Nevada Zones 9a, 9b	Early Feb–Late Mar, Early Aug–Early Oct Guide lists: Parsley	University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Becoming a Desert Gardener (SP-01-15), section “Vegetable Planting Guide for Southern Nevada” by Clarita Huffman, copyright 2008
New Hampshire statewide schedule (2001) Zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b	May 1–15 Transplant (9–10 wk from seed) Guide lists: Parsley	UNH Cooperative Extension, Planting & Maturity Dates of Vegetables in New Hampshire, revised July 2001
New Jersey statewide; planting months Zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a	Apr–Jun Seed Guide lists: Parsley	Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Planning a Vegetable Garden (Fact Sheet FS129), Peter Nitzsche and Steve Reiners, April 2020
New York New York City area Zones 7b	Apr 15–30, Jul 15–Aug 1, Aug 1–20 Transplant or seed; Aug 1–20 transplant Guide lists: Parsley	Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, Vegetable Planting Guide for the New York City Area, created by John Ameroso (rev. 1-03), updated August 2020
North Carolina Piedmont region (Central calendar) Zones 7b, 8a	Feb 15–Apr 15, Aug 1–Sep 30 Seed or transplant Guide lists: Parsley	NC State Extension, Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-01), July 2016
North Carolina Coastal Plain region (Eastern calendar) Zones 8a, 8b, 9a	Feb 15–Apr 15 (S, T), Aug 1–Sep 30 (S, T), Oct 1–15 (S) Seed or transplant Guide lists: Parsley	NC State Extension, Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-02), July 2016
North Carolina Mountain region (Western calendar) Zones 7a, 7b	Apr 1–Aug 15 Seed or transplant Guide lists: Parsley	NC State Extension, Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (AG-756-03), September 2021
North Missouri Northern Missouri and the Ozark Plateau Zones 6a, 6b, 7a	Apr 10–20 Seed Guide lists: Parsley	University of Missouri Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar (G6201), revised March 2015, reviewed February 2016
Oregon Region 1, the coast from Astoria to Brookings Zones 8b, 9a, 9b	Dec–May Start indoors 10 weeks before Guide lists: Parsley	Oregon State University Extension Service, Growing Your Own: A Practical Guide to Gardening in Oregon (EM 9027), revised August 2022
Oregon Region 2, the western valleys from Portland to Roseburg Zones 8b, 9a	Mar–Jun Start indoors 10 weeks before Guide lists: Parsley	Oregon State University Extension Service, Growing Your Own: A Practical Guide to Gardening in Oregon (EM 9027), revised August 2022
Oregon Region 3, high elevations of central and eastern Oregon Zones 6a, 6b, 7a	May–Jul Start indoors 10 weeks before Guide lists: Parsley	Oregon State University Extension Service, Growing Your Own: A Practical Guide to Gardening in Oregon (EM 9027), revised August 2022
Oregon Region 4, the Columbia and Snake River valleys Zones 7a, 7b	Feb–May Start indoors 10 weeks before Guide lists: Parsley	Oregon State University Extension Service, Growing Your Own: A Practical Guide to Gardening in Oregon (EM 9027), revised August 2022
South Dakota statewide; planting months from SDSU's table Zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b	Apr–May Guide lists: Parsley	SDSU Extension, Vegetable Gardening in South Dakota (P-00123), revised March 2026
South Missouri The southeastern corner and the Bootheel Zones 7a, 7b	Mar 20–Apr 10 Seed Guide lists: Parsley	University of Missouri Extension, Vegetable Planting Calendar (G6201), revised March 2015, reviewed February 2016
Texas Region I, the northern Panhandle Zones 6b, 7a	Mar 1–Apr 15, Sep 15 (fall) Guide lists: Parsley	Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Spring Planting Guide for Vegetable Crops (Aggie Horticulture, undated) and Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (HORT-PU-082), May 2014
Texas Region II, South Plains to Trans-Pecos, plus a Red River and East Texas strip Zones 7b, 8a, 8b	Feb 15–Mar 10, Oct 1 (fall) Guide lists: Parsley	Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Spring Planting Guide for Vegetable Crops (Aggie Horticulture, undated) and Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (HORT-PU-082), May 2014
Texas Region III, Dallas–Fort Worth south to San Antonio and Houston Zones 8b, 9a, 9b	Feb 1–Mar 1, Oct 10 (fall) Guide lists: Parsley	Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Spring Planting Guide for Vegetable Crops (Aggie Horticulture, undated) and Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (HORT-PU-082), May 2014
Texas Region IV, south of San Antonio to Laredo, Corpus Christi and Victoria Zones 9a, 9b, 10a	Jan 15–Feb 10, Nov 1 (fall) Guide lists: Parsley	Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Spring Planting Guide for Vegetable Crops (Aggie Horticulture, undated) and Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (HORT-PU-082), May 2014
Texas Region V, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Zones 9b, 10a	Jan 1–Feb 1, Dec 1 (fall) Guide lists: Parsley	Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Spring Planting Guide for Vegetable Crops (Aggie Horticulture, undated) and Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide (HORT-PU-082), May 2014

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