Parsley Planting Guide — All Zones
Petroselinum crispum
Last updated: Apr 25, 2026Quick Facts
Sunlight
⛅ Partial Sun
Water Needs
💧💧 Moderate
Spacing
10 inches apart
Planting Depth
0.25 inch
Min Soil Temp
50°F
Germination
14–28 days
Days to Maturity
70–90 days
Frost Tolerance
Moderate frost tolerance
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Difficulty
Easy
Planting Schedule by Zone
Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest Start | Harvest End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Apr 3 | May 22 | — | Aug 21 | Sep 12 |
| Zone 4 | Mar 29 | May 17 | — | Aug 16 | Sep 22 |
| Zone 5 | Mar 19 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 | Sep 25 |
| Zone 6 | Mar 4 | Apr 22 | — | Jul 22 | Sep 10 |
| Zone 7 | Feb 22 | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 | Aug 31 |
| Zone 8 | Feb 6 | Mar 27 | — | Jun 26 | Aug 15 |
| Zone 9 | Jan 17 | Mar 7 | — | Jun 6 | Jul 26 |
| Zone 10 | Dec 30 | Feb 17 | — | May 19 | Jul 8 |
| Zone 11 | Dec 17 | Jan 22 | Jan 22 | Apr 23 | Jun 12 |
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📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.