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When to Plant Parsley in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13, then transplant outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 1 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 27 in Alliance.

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
OmahaFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
LincolnFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
BellevueFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
Grand IslandFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
KearneyMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
FremontFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
HastingsFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
NorfolkMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
North PlatteMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
ColumbusFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
PapillionFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
La VistaFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
ScottsbluffMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
South Sioux CityMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
BeatriceFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
ChalcoFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
LexingtonMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
AllianceMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4
GeringMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
ElkhornFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 1 – Apr 8

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Nebraska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nebraska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Nebraska?

In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Feb 27 – Mar 13, then transplant outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 1 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 27 in Alliance.

When is the last frost in Nebraska?

The average last spring frost in Nebraska ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, 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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