🌿 When to Plant Parsley

When should I plant parsley?

Plant parsley outdoors 4 weeks before last frost. For a head start, start seeds indoors 8 weeks before your area's last frost date. Transplants can go out 2 weeks before last frost.

Is parsley frost sensitive?

Parsley can tolerate light frost, surviving temperatures as low as 28°F. This makes it a great candidate for early spring or fall planting when other crops can't go out yet.

What temperature does parsley need?

Parsley grows best between 50°F and 75°F. It can survive down to 28°F, but growth slows significantly below 50°F. It prefers cool weather and may bolt or stop producing if summer heat arrives early.

How long does parsley take to grow?

Parsley typically takes 70–90 days from transplant (or direct sow) to first harvest.

Should I start parsley seeds indoors?

Yes — start parsley seeds indoors 8 weeks before your area's last expected frost date. This gives seedlings time to develop strong roots before outdoor conditions are ready.

Is it too cold to plant parsley?

It is too cold to plant Parsley outdoors when nighttime temperatures are falling below 28°F. While Parsley can tolerate temperatures as low as 28°F, growth will be slow until nights consistently exceed 50°F. Use CanIPlant to check your local 7-day forecast and get a real-time answer for your ZIP code.

Is it too hot to plant parsley?

Parsley starts to struggle when temperatures climb above 75°F. As a cool-season crop, Parsley is especially heat-sensitive — high temperatures cause bolting, bitter flavor, or complete crop failure. Avoid planting in the peak of summer and opt for spring or fall instead. CanIPlant checks your local forecast highs to flag this automatically.

Any tips for growing parsley?

Slow to germinate. Start early indoors.