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When to Plant Parsley in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19, then transplant outdoors Mar 19 – Mar 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 4 in Guymon.

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
Oklahoma CityFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
TulsaFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
NormanFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
Broken ArrowFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
LawtonFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
EdmondFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
MooreFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
Midwest CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
EnidFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
StillwaterFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
MuskogeeFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Mar 31
BartlesvilleFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
OwassoFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
ShawneeFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
YukonFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
ArdmoreJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 1 – Mar 8
Ponca CityFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 27 – Apr 3
BixbyFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
DuncanJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 11 – Mar 18
Del CityFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
JenksFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
SapulpaFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
MustangFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 21 – Mar 28
Sand SpringsFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
BethanyFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26
AltusFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Mar 29
ClaremoreFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Mar 31
El RenoFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
McAlesterFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 17 – Mar 24
AdaFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 19 – Mar 26

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19, then transplant outdoors Mar 19 – Mar 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 4 in Guymon.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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