Parsley Planting Guide

Quick 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 3 Zone 3a Zone 3b Zone 4 Zone 4a Zone 4b Zone 5 Zone 5a Zone 5b Zone 6 Zone 6a Zone 6b Zone 7 Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8 Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9 Zone 9a Zone 9b Zone 10 Zone 10a Zone 10b Zone 11 Zone 11a Zone 11b

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

What you'll need — Your Zone

🛒 Parsley — Seeds & Supplies

🌱 Parsley Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Tomato Asparagus

📚 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.