When to plant parsnip in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Mar 8 · First harvest Jun 16 · Wrap by Jul 28

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 8

First harvestJun 16

Last harvestJul 28

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. 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 7b?

Parsnip matures in about 100–130 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 8 and first picking around Jun 16.

Will parsnip survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — parsnip 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).

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