How to grow parsley in a raised bed
Slow to sprout from seed, so most people buy small plants.
Spacing4 plants per square foot
How to startStart seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost, or buy young plants
When to plantAbout 2 weeks before your last spring frost
Time to harvestAbout 70 days
Grows toAbout 12 in tall
When to plant parsley in your zone
Dates are based on the average frost dates for each zone. Don't know your zone? Enter your ZIP code in the planner.
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Plant in the bed | Plant again for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Mar 25 | May 6 | — |
| Zone 3b | Mar 20 | May 1 | — |
| Zone 4a | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | — |
| Zone 4b | Mar 13 | Apr 24 | — |
| Zone 5a | Mar 9 | Apr 20 | — |
| Zone 5b | Mar 3 | Apr 14 | — |
| Zone 6a | Feb 25 | Apr 8 | — |
| Zone 6b | Feb 18 | Apr 1 | — |
| Zone 7a | Feb 11 | Mar 25 | — |
| Zone 7b | Feb 4 | Mar 18 | — |
| Zone 8a | Jan 28 | Mar 11 | — |
| Zone 8b | Jan 18 | Mar 1 | — |
| Zone 9a | Jan 4 | Feb 15 | — |
| Zone 9b | Dec 21 | Feb 1 | — |
| Zone 10a | Dec 6 | Jan 17 | — |
| Zone 10b | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | — |
Tips for raised beds
- In square-foot gardening, plant 4 plants in each 1 × 1 ft square.
- It stays fairly short, so it can go near the south (sunny) edge of the bed.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy parsley seeds
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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