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When to Plant Parsley in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 16 – Mar 2, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Chaparral and as late as May 10 in Las Vegas.

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
AlbuquerqueFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
Las CrucesJan 15 – Jan 29Feb 26 – Mar 5
Rio RanchoFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 25 – Apr 1
Enchanted HillsFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 2 – Apr 9
Santa FeMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 30 – May 7
RoswellFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 30 – Apr 6
FarmingtonMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 18 – Apr 25
South ValleyFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
ClovisFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7
HobbsJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
AlamogordoJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 23 – Mar 2
CarlsbadJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 3 – Mar 10
GallupMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4
Sunland ParkJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 16
Los LunasFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
ChaparralJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
DemingFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Mar 31
Las VegasMar 29 – Apr 12May 10 – May 17
ArtesiaFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
Los AlamosMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 18 – Apr 25
PortalesFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 1 – Apr 8
LovingtonJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
North ValleyFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
EspanolaMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 27 – May 4
Silver CityFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
AnthonyJan 3 – Jan 17Feb 14 – Feb 21
GrantsMar 22 – Apr 5May 3 – May 10

Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 16 – Mar 2, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Chaparral and as late as May 10 in Las Vegas.

When is the last frost in New Mexico?

The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, 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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