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When to Plant Parsley in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Mar 15 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Washington and as late as Mar 26 in Chevy Chase.

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
WashingtonJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
Downtown DCFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Columbia HeightsFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Mount PleasantFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Northwest OneFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Foggy BottomFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
Mount Vernon TriangleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
H Street NEFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Pleasant PlainsFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
NoMaFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
PetworthFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Capitol RiverfrontJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
Park ViewFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Golden TriangleJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
ShawFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
BrightwoodFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Adams MorganFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Kennedy StreetFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Southwest WaterfrontJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
Barracks RowFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Union MarketFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
AnacostiaJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
Colorado TriangleFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
Brentwood VillageFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
The WharfJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Van NessFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
Benning RoadFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
HillcrestFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15, then transplant outdoors Mar 15 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Washington and as late as Mar 26 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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