When to plant Parsley in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Parsley: start seeds indoors around Mar 10–Mar 24; transplant outdoors around Apr 21–May 5; direct sow outdoors around Apr 21–May 19. Expect to harvest around Jul 5–Jul 19.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 19 |
| Harvest | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Harvest | Jul 5 – Aug 2 |
Tip: Slow to germinate — soak seed overnight and be patient. Cold-hardy well into fall.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →