Parsley

Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant parsley.

Plant name Zone Start seeds indoors (spring/fall) Start seeds outdoors (spring/fall) Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors (spring/fall) Plant spacing # plants per person
Parsley 3a Feb. 15-March 1 April 15-May 1 On/around May 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches 2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 3b Feb. 15-March 1 April 15-May 1 On/around May 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 4a Feb. 15-March 1 April 15-May 1 On/around May 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 4b Feb. 15-March 1 April 15-May 1 On/around May 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 5a Jan. 15-Feb. 1 March 15-April 1 On/around April 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 5b Jan. 15-Feb. 1 March 15-April 1 On/around April 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 6a Jan. 15-Feb. 1 March 15-April 1 On/around April 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 6b Jan. 15-Feb. 1 March 15-April 1 On/around April 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 7a Jan. 15-Feb. 1 March 15-April 1 On/around April 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 7b Jan. 15-Feb. 1 March 15-April 1 On/around April 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 8a Dec. 15-Jan. 1 Feb. 15-March 1 On/around March 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 8b Dec. 15-Jan. 1 Feb. 15-March 1 On/around March 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 9a Dec. 15-Jan. 1 Feb. 15-March 1 On/around Feb. 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 9b Dec. 15-Jan. 1 Feb. 15-March 1 On/around Feb. 15 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 10a Nov. 1-15 Jan. 15-Feb. 1 On/around Jan. 30 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 10b Nov. 1-15 Jan. 15-Feb. 1 On/around Jan. 30 (after last frost) 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 11a Nov. 15-Feb. 15 Nov. 15-Feb. 15 Feb. 1-April 30 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving
Parsley 11b Nov. 15-Feb. 15 Nov. 15-Feb. 15 Feb. 1-April 30 6-8 inches
2 curly or 1 flatleaf; more as desired for preserving

* Parsley is slow to germinate, so get a jumpstart by starting seeds indoors or purchasing seedlings. Start seedlings indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outside 2-4 weeks before the last frost. Transfer seedlings after the threat of frost has passed.