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When to Plant Parsley in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, start seeds indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25, then transplant outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 12 in Sikeston and as late as Apr 7 in Kirksville.

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
Kansas CityFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
St. LouisFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
SpringfieldFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
ColumbiaFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
IndependenceFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 27 – Apr 3
Lee's SummitFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 30 – Apr 6
O'FallonFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
Saint JosephFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12
Saint CharlesFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 25 – Apr 1
Blue SpringsFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Mar 31
Saint PetersFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
FlorissantFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
JoplinFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
ChesterfieldFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
Jefferson CityFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 25 – Apr 1
Cape GirardeauFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
OakvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
WildwoodFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 29 – Apr 5
WentzvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 27 – Apr 3
University CityFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
BallwinFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
LibertyFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12
RaytownFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 27 – Apr 3
MehlvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
KirkwoodFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
Maryland HeightsFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
GladstoneFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
HazelwoodFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
GrandviewFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Mar 31
Webster GrovesFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, start seeds indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25, then transplant outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 12 in Sikeston and as late as Apr 7 in Kirksville.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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