When to plant Parsley in Zone 3a
In Zone 3a, Parsley: start seeds indoors around Mar 30–Apr 13; transplant outdoors around May 11–May 25; direct sow outdoors around May 11–Jun 8. Expect to harvest around Jul 25–Aug 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 11 – May 25 |
| Direct sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 8 |
| Harvest | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Harvest | Jul 25 – Aug 22 |
Tip: Slow to germinate — soak seed overnight and be patient. Cold-hardy well into fall.
Zone 3a averages a last spring frost around May 25 and a first fall frost around Sep 8. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 3a calendar in the tool →