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When to Plant Parsley in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, start seeds indoors Jan 24 – Feb 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Mobile and as late as Mar 23 in Jacksonville.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 70–90 days

Slow to germinate; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant 1-2 weeks before last frost (biennial, cold-tolerant).

Parsley Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
HuntsvilleJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
BirminghamJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 14
MontgomeryJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
MobileDec 27 – Jan 10Feb 7 – Feb 14
TuscaloosaJan 21 – Feb 4Mar 4 – Mar 11
HooverJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
DothanJan 4 – Jan 18Feb 15 – Feb 22
AuburnJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
DecaturJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 12 – Mar 19
MadisonJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
FlorenceJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
Phenix CityJan 8 – Jan 22Feb 19 – Feb 26
GadsdenJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
East FlorenceJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
PrattvilleJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
Vestavia HillsJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 14
AlabasterJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
OpelikaFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
EnterpriseJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 23 – Mar 2
BessemerJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 16
HomewoodJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 14
AthensJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 6 – Mar 13
DaphneJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 1 – Mar 8
NorthportJan 21 – Feb 4Mar 4 – Mar 11
DixianaFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
PelhamJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
PrichardDec 27 – Jan 10Feb 7 – Feb 14
AnnistonJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 16
AlbertvilleJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 3 – Mar 10
OxfordJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, start seeds indoors Jan 24 – Feb 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Mobile and as late as Mar 23 in Jacksonville.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do parsley take to grow?

Parsley typically take 70–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant 1-2 weeks before last frost (biennial, cold-tolerant).

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