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When to Plant Parsley in Michigan

In a typical Michigan location, start seeds indoors Mar 5 – Mar 19, then transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 5 in Port Huron and as late as May 5 in Cadillac.

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
DetroitFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
Grand RapidsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
WarrenFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
Sterling HeightsMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
Ann ArborMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 21 – Apr 28
LansingMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Clinton TownshipMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
FlintMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
DearbornMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
LivoniaMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
CantonFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
TroyMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
WestlandFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
Farmington HillsMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
KalamazooMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 14 – Apr 21
WaterfordMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
WyomingMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
ShelbyMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
Rochester HillsMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
SouthfieldMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
West Bloomfield TownshipMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
TaylorFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
PontiacMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
Saint Clair ShoresMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
Royal OakFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
NoviMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Dearborn HeightsMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Battle CreekMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
KentwoodMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
RedfordMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 120 Michigan cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Michigan cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Michigan?

In a typical Michigan location, start seeds indoors Mar 5 – Mar 19, then transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 5 in Port Huron and as late as May 5 in Cadillac.

When is the last frost in Michigan?

The average last spring frost in Michigan ranges from April 19 in Port Huron to May 19 in Cadillac, 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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