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When to Plant Parsley in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 21 – Mar 7, then transplant outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 24 in Torrington.

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
BridgeportFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
New HavenFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
StamfordFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
North StamfordFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
HartfordFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
WaterburyMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
NorwalkFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
DanburyFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
East NorwalkFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
New BritainFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
West HartfordFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
BristolFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 11 – Apr 18
MeridenMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
HamdenFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
FairfieldFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
West HavenFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
MilfordFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
StratfordFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
City of Milford (balance)Feb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
East HartfordFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
MiddletownMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
EnfieldFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
SouthingtonMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
SheltonFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 11 – Apr 18
NorwichFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7
TrumbullFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
West TorringtonMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
TorringtonMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
GlastonburyFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
NaugatuckFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 21 – Mar 7, then transplant outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 24 in Torrington.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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