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When to Plant Parsley in New Hampshire

In a typical New Hampshire location, start seeds indoors Mar 8 – Mar 22, then transplant outdoors Apr 19 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 7 in Salem and as late as Apr 30 in Berlin.

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
ManchesterMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
NashuaMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
ConcordMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
East ConcordMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
Derry VillageMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
DoverMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
RochesterMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
SalemFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
MerrimackMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
KeeneMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 30 – May 7
DerryMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
PortsmouthMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 20 – Apr 27
BedfordFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
LaconiaMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
LebanonMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 25 – May 2
WindhamMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
ClaremontMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 30 – May 7
PelhamMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
SomersworthMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
LondonderryFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14
DurhamMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
HamptonMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 20 – Apr 27
BerlinMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 30 – May 7
ExeterMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 20 – Apr 27

Showing the 24 most populous of 24 New Hampshire cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Hampshire cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in New Hampshire?

In a typical New Hampshire location, start seeds indoors Mar 8 – Mar 22, then transplant outdoors Apr 19 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 7 in Salem and as late as Apr 30 in Berlin.

When is the last frost in New Hampshire?

The average last spring frost in New Hampshire ranges from April 21 in Salem to May 14 in Berlin, 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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