When to plant parsnip in zone 10b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10b

Last frost ~Jan 15First frost ~Dec 31Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

DECJANFEBMARAPRMAY

Sow Dec 18 · First harvest Mar 28 · Wrap by May 9

Last spring frostJan 15

Direct sowDec 18

First harvestMar 28

Last harvestMay 9

First fall frostDec 31

Why these dates work in zone 10b

Zone 10b's last spring frost averages Jan 15 and first fall frost Dec 31 — about 350 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 10b?

Parsnip matures in about 100–130 days from sowing. In zone 10b that means sowing around Dec 18 and first picking around Mar 28.

Will parsnip survive frost in zone 10b?

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

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