When to plant parsley in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Start indoors Feb 8 · Sow Apr 19 · First harvest Jun 28 · Wrap by Oct 18

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsFeb 8

Direct sowApr 19

First harvestJun 28

Last harvestOct 18

Fall succession sowAug 23

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Parsley tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 8 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 23 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does parsley take to grow in zone 7b?

Parsley matures in about 70–90 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Apr 19 and first picking around Jun 28.

Will parsley survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — parsley tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

Can I plant a second crop of parsley in zone 7b?

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 23 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full parsley growing guide →