When to plant parsnip in zone 10a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10a

Last frost ~Jan 31First frost ~Dec 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Jan 3 · First harvest Apr 13 · Wrap by May 25

Last spring frostJan 31

Direct sowJan 3

First harvestApr 13

Last harvestMay 25

First fall frostDec 15

Why these dates work in zone 10a

Zone 10a's last spring frost averages Jan 31 and first fall frost Dec 15 — about 318 frost-free days. Parsnip tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does parsnip take to grow in zone 10a?

Parsnip matures in about 100–130 days from sowing. In zone 10a that means sowing around Jan 3 and first picking around Apr 13.

Will parsnip survive frost in zone 10a?

Yes — parsnip tolerates light frost. In zone 10a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Jan 31) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 15).

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