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When to Plant Parsley in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota 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 7 in Winona and as late as May 22 in Hibbing.

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
MinneapolisFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
Saint PaulFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
RochesterMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
BloomingtonFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
DuluthMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 30 – May 7
Brooklyn ParkMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
PlymouthMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
Maple GroveMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
WoodburyMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
EaganFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
Saint CloudMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 23 – Apr 30
Eden PrairieFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
West Coon RapidsMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
Coon RapidsMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
BlaineMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 21 – Apr 28
BurnsvilleFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
LakevilleMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
MinnetonkaMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
Apple ValleyMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
EdinaFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
Minnetonka MillsMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
Saint Louis ParkMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
MoorheadMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 21 – Apr 28
MankatoMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
MaplewoodMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
ShakopeeFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
RichfieldFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
Cottage GroveFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
RosevilleMar 3 – Mar 17Apr 14 – Apr 21
Inver Grove HeightsFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota 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 7 in Winona and as late as May 22 in Hibbing.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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