When to Plant Parsley in Florida
In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14, then transplant outdoors Jan 11 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 1 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 7 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.
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
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Jan 18 – Jan 25 |
| Miami | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Tampa | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 6 – Jan 13 |
| Orlando | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Jan 3 – Jan 10 |
| St. Petersburg | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Jan 3 – Jan 10 |
| Hialeah | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Tallahassee | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 25 – Mar 4 |
| Fort Lauderdale | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Cape Coral | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Jan 2 – Jan 9 |
| Pembroke Pines | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Port Saint Lucie | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Hollywood | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Gainesville | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Feb 24 |
| Miramar | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Coral Springs | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| West Palm Beach | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Palm Bay | Nov 21 – Dec 5 | Jan 2 – Jan 9 |
| Clearwater | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Jan 3 – Jan 10 |
| Miami Gardens | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Pompano Beach | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Lakeland | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Jan 12 – Jan 19 |
| Brandon | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 16 – Jan 23 |
| Davie | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Spring Hill | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 22 – Jan 29 |
| Boca Raton | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Plantation | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Miami Beach | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Deltona | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Jan 12 – Jan 19 |
| Lehigh Acres | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Jan 3 – Jan 10 |
| Melbourne | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 6 – Jan 13 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant parsley in Florida?
In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14, then transplant outdoors Jan 11 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 1 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 7 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.
When is the last frost in Florida?
The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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).
Other Crops in Florida
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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