When to plant parsley in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Jan 18 · Sow Mar 29 · First harvest Jun 7 · Wrap by Sep 27

Last spring frostMar 15

Start seeds indoorsJan 18

Direct sowMar 29

First harvestJun 7

Last harvestSep 27

Fall succession sowSep 6

First fall frostNov 15

Why these dates work in zone 8b

Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 15 and first fall frost Nov 15 — about 245 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 Sep 6 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does parsley take to grow in zone 8b?

Parsley matures in about 70–90 days from sowing. In zone 8b that means sowing around Mar 29 and first picking around Jun 7.

Will parsley survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — parsley tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 15).

Can I plant a second crop of parsley in zone 8b?

Yes — in zone 8b there's time for a fall sowing around Sep 6 for a second harvest before frost.

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