When to plant parsnip in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Sow Mar 18 · First harvest Jun 26 · Wrap by Aug 7

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowMar 18

First harvestJun 26

Last harvestAug 7

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 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 7a?

Parsnip matures in about 100–130 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Mar 18 and first picking around Jun 26.

Will parsnip survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — parsnip tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

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