Quick Facts
🌡️ Season
Year-Round
☀️ Sun Needs
Shade
💧 Water
Moderate
📐 Spacing
8 inches apart
🕳️ Planting Depth
1/4 inch deep
📅 Days to Harvest
70–90 days
🧪 Soil pH
6–7
🌡️ Min Soil Temp
40°F
🏠 Start Indoors
8 weeks before last frost
🌱 Direct Sow
Yes
🔥 Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
When to Plant Parsley by Zone
Planting dates vary by USDA hardiness zone. Find your zone at the Smart Planner.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3–4 (Cold) | Feb, Mar | Apr, May | May | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Zones 5–6 (Cool) | Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr | Apr | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Zones 7–8 (Moderate) | Jan, Feb | Feb, Mar, Sep | Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec |
| Zones 9–10 (Warm) | Sep, Oct | Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb | Oct, Nov | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May |
| Zones 11–13 (Tropical) | Sep, Oct | Sep, Oct, Nov | Oct, Nov | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May |
Recommended Varieties
Italian Flat Leaf
Best flavor for cooking
Moss Curled
Classic garnish, decorative
🌿 Companion Planting
Plant With
🍅 tomato🌱 asparagus🌽 corn
Keep Away From
✗ lettuce
🗺️ Growing Zones
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Highlighted zones are suitable for growing parsley.
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