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When to Plant Parsley in Arkansas

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11, then transplant outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 27 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 29 in Centerton.

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
Little RockJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 14
Fort SmithJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 11 – Mar 18
FayettevilleFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
SpringdaleFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
JonesboroFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
North Little RockJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 14
ConwayFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
RogersFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 29 – Apr 5
Pine BluffJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 28 – Mar 7
BentonvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 29 – Apr 5
Hot SpringsJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
BentonJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
SherwoodJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 2 – Mar 9
TexarkanaJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
RussellvilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
JacksonvilleJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 2 – Mar 9
Bella VistaFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
ParagouldJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 12 – Mar 19
CabotFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
West MemphisJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
SearcyJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
Van BurenJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 11 – Mar 18
BryantJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
El DoradoJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
MaumelleFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
Siloam SpringsFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
BlythevilleJan 21 – Feb 4Mar 4 – Mar 11
Forrest CityJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 16
HarrisonJan 25 – Feb 8Mar 8 – Mar 15
Hot Springs VillageJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Arkansas?

In a typical Arkansas location, start seeds indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11, then transplant outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 27 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 29 in Centerton.

When is the last frost in Arkansas?

The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, 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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