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When to Plant Parsley in Rhode Island

In a typical Rhode Island location, start seeds indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28, then transplant outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Newport and as late as Apr 17 in Narragansett.

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
ProvidenceFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
WarwickFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
CranstonFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
PawtucketFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
East ProvidenceFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
WoonsocketFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
CoventryFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
CumberlandFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
North ProvidenceFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
South KingstownMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
West WarwickFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
JohnstonFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
North KingstownMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
NewportFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Mar 31
BristolFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
SmithfieldFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
LincolnFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
Central FallsFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
WesterlyFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
PortsmouthFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
MiddletownFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
BarringtonFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
NarragansettMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
East GreenwichFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
Newport EastFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
Valley FallsFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
WarrenFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
North SmithfieldFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
North ScituateFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 11 – Apr 18

Showing the 29 most populous of 29 Rhode Island cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Rhode Island cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Rhode Island?

In a typical Rhode Island location, start seeds indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28, then transplant outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Newport and as late as Apr 17 in Narragansett.

When is the last frost in Rhode Island?

The average last spring frost in Rhode Island ranges from April 7 in Newport to May 1 in Narragansett, 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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