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When to Plant Parsley in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Feb 25 – Mar 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Evansville and as late as Apr 18 in Auburn.

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
IndianapolisFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
Fort WayneFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
EvansvilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
South BendFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
CarmelFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
BloomingtonFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 1 – Apr 8
HammondFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
GaryFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
FishersFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
LafayetteMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
MuncieFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 2 – Apr 9
Terre HauteFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 1 – Apr 8
NoblesvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
KokomoMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
GreenwoodFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
AndersonFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12
ElkhartMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
MishawakaFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
LawrenceFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
JeffersonvilleFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
ColumbusFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
West LafayetteMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
PortageFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
WestfieldFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
New AlbanyFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
RichmondFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
MerrillvilleFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
GoshenMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
ValparaisoFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
Michigan CityFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Feb 25 – Mar 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 8 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Evansville and as late as Apr 18 in Auburn.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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