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When to Plant Parsley in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 3 – Feb 17, then transplant outdoors Mar 17 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 4 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 18 in Boone.

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
CharlotteFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
RaleighJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
GreensboroFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
DurhamFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
Winston-SalemJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 12 – Mar 19
FayettevilleFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
CaryJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
WilmingtonJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
High PointFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
AshevilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
GreenvilleJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
ConcordFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
GastoniaJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
JacksonvilleFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
Chapel HillFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
Rocky MountFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
HuntersvilleFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
BurlingtonFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
WilsonJan 25 – Feb 8Mar 8 – Mar 15
KannapolisFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
ApexJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
HickoryFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
Wake ForestFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
Indian TrailFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
MooresvilleFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 26 – Apr 2
GoldsboroJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
MonroeFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 20 – Mar 27
SalisburyFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
Holly SpringsFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
MatthewsFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 3 – Feb 17, then transplant outdoors Mar 17 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 4 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 18 in Boone.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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