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When to Plant Parsley in Arizona

In a typical Arizona location, start seeds indoors Dec 19 – Jan 2, then transplant outdoors Jan 30 – Feb 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 21 in Bullhead City and as late as May 21 in Flagstaff. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
PhoenixNov 10 – Nov 24Dec 22 – Dec 29
TucsonNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 6 – Jan 13
MesaDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
ChandlerDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
GilbertDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
GlendaleNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 6 – Jan 13
ScottsdaleDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
PeoriaNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 6 – Jan 13
TempeDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
Tempe JunctionDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
SurpriseNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 6 – Jan 13
YumaNov 13 – Nov 27Dec 25 – Jan 1
San Tan ValleyDec 7 – Dec 21Jan 18 – Jan 25
AvondaleNov 12 – Nov 26Dec 24 – Dec 31
GoodyearNov 12 – Nov 26Dec 24 – Dec 31
FlagstaffApr 9 – Apr 23May 21 – May 28
Casas AdobesJan 1 – Jan 15Feb 12 – Feb 19
Lake Havasu CityNov 10 – Nov 24Dec 22 – Dec 29
Casa GrandeDec 11 – Dec 25Jan 22 – Jan 29
BuckeyeNov 12 – Nov 26Dec 24 – Dec 31
Catalina FoothillsDec 26 – Jan 9Feb 6 – Feb 13
MaricopaDec 29 – Jan 12Feb 9 – Feb 16
Oro ValleyFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
Sierra VistaFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
Prescott ValleyFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
PrescottMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
MaranaDec 29 – Jan 12Feb 9 – Feb 16
Bullhead CityNov 9 – Nov 23Dec 21 – Dec 28
Apache JunctionDec 17 – Dec 31Jan 28 – Feb 4
Sun CityNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 6 – Jan 13

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Arizona?

In a typical Arizona location, start seeds indoors Dec 19 – Jan 2, then transplant outdoors Jan 30 – Feb 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 21 in Bullhead City and as late as May 21 in Flagstaff. 3 cities in Arizona are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Arizona?

The average last spring frost in Arizona ranges from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff, 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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