When to Plant Parsley in Montana
In a typical Montana location, start seeds indoors Mar 19 – Apr 2, then transplant outdoors Apr 30 – May 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 21 in Laurel and as late as May 30 in Butte.
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
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Billings | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Missoula | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Great Falls | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 |
| Bozeman | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | May 12 – May 19 |
| Butte | Apr 18 – May 2 | May 30 – Jun 6 |
| Helena | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Kalispell | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 17 – May 24 |
| Havre | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 8 |
| Anaconda | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – May 25 |
| Miles City | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Helena Valley Southeast | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Belgrade | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | May 12 – May 19 |
| Helena Valley West Central | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Evergreen | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 17 – May 24 |
| Livingston | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | May 13 – May 20 |
| Whitefish | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Laurel | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Sidney | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 4 |
| Lockwood | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Lewistown | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Montana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Montana cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant parsley in Montana?
In a typical Montana location, start seeds indoors Mar 19 – Apr 2, then transplant outdoors Apr 30 – May 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 21 in Laurel and as late as May 30 in Butte.
When is the last frost in Montana?
The average last spring frost in Montana ranges from May 5 in Laurel to June 13 in Butte, 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).
Other Crops in Montana
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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