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When to Plant Parsley in Louisiana

In a typical Louisiana location, start seeds indoors Dec 24 – Jan 7, then transplant outdoors Feb 4 – Feb 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 10 in Metairie and as late as Mar 3 in Minden.

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
New OrleansDec 7 – Dec 21Jan 18 – Jan 25
Baton RougeJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
ShreveportJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
MetairieNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 10 – Jan 17
LafayetteDec 19 – Jan 2Jan 30 – Feb 6
Lake CharlesDec 20 – Jan 3Jan 31 – Feb 7
Bossier CityJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
KennerDec 5 – Dec 19Jan 16 – Jan 23
MonroeJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
AlexandriaJan 2 – Jan 16Feb 13 – Feb 20
HoumaDec 11 – Dec 25Jan 22 – Jan 29
MarreroNov 29 – Dec 13Jan 10 – Jan 17
New IberiaDec 16 – Dec 30Jan 27 – Feb 3
LaplaceDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 26 – Feb 2
CentralDec 31 – Jan 14Feb 11 – Feb 18
SlidellDec 30 – Jan 13Feb 10 – Feb 17
PrairievilleDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 26 – Feb 2
TerrytownDec 7 – Dec 21Jan 18 – Jan 25
RustonJan 14 – Jan 28Feb 25 – Mar 4
HammondJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
HarveyDec 7 – Dec 21Jan 18 – Jan 25
SulphurJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
Bayou CaneDec 11 – Dec 25Jan 22 – Jan 29
ShenandoahJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
NatchitochesJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
GretnaDec 7 – Dec 21Jan 18 – Jan 25
ChalmetteDec 16 – Dec 30Jan 27 – Feb 3
OpelousasJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
ZacharyDec 31 – Jan 14Feb 11 – Feb 18
EstelleDec 16 – Dec 30Jan 27 – Feb 3

Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Louisiana?

In a typical Louisiana location, start seeds indoors Dec 24 – Jan 7, then transplant outdoors Feb 4 – Feb 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 10 in Metairie and as late as Mar 3 in Minden.

When is the last frost in Louisiana?

The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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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