When to plant Parsley in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Parsley: start seeds indoors around Feb 10–Feb 24; transplant outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 7; direct sow outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 21. Expect to harvest around Jun 7–Jun 21.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 21 |
| Harvest | Jun 7 – Jun 21 |
| Harvest | Jun 7 – Jul 5 |
Tip: Slow to germinate — soak seed overnight and be patient. Cold-hardy well into fall.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →