Planting Date · Parsley
Parsley Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for parsley based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
50°F
Days to Maturity
70 days
Frost Tolerance
semi hardy
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Start parsley indoors 8–10 weeks early — it is notoriously slow to germinate (2–4 weeks).
- Soak seeds overnight to speed germination.
- Parsley is biennial: it produces leaves the first year and flowers the second.
- Harvest outer stems first, leaving the center to continue growing.