When to plant parsnip in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

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Sow Feb 15 · First harvest May 26 · Wrap by Jul 7

Last spring frostMar 15

Direct sowFeb 15

First harvestMay 26

Last harvestJul 7

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. 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 8b?

Parsnip matures in about 100–130 days from sowing. In zone 8b that means sowing around Feb 15 and first picking around May 26.

Will parsnip survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — parsnip 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).

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