When to Plant Parsley in North Dakota
In a typical North Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 15 – Mar 29, then transplant outdoors Apr 26 – May 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 20 in Wahpeton and as late as May 7 in Beulah.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Bismarck | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Grand Forks | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Minot | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| West Fargo | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 3 |
| Williston | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 14 |
| Dickinson | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Mandan | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Jamestown | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 1 |
| Wahpeton | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 |
| Devils Lake | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 |
| Watford City | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Valley City | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Minot Air Force Base | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 4 |
| Grafton | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 |
| Lincoln | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| Beulah | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 14 |
| Rugby | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 10 |
| Stanley | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 10 |
| Horace | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 North Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Dakota cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant parsley in North Dakota?
In a typical North Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 15 – Mar 29, then transplant outdoors Apr 26 – May 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 20 in Wahpeton and as late as May 7 in Beulah.
When is the last frost in North Dakota?
The average last spring frost in North Dakota ranges from May 4 in Wahpeton to May 21 in Beulah, 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 North Dakota
- 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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