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When to Plant Parsley in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Jan 25 – Feb 8, then transplant outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 21 in Charleston and as late as Apr 6 in Gaffney.

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
ColumbiaJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 2 – Mar 9
CharlestonDec 10 – Dec 24Jan 21 – Jan 28
North CharlestonJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Feb 28
Mount PleasantJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
Rock HillJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 13 – Mar 20
GreenvilleJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
SummervilleJan 25 – Feb 8Mar 8 – Mar 15
SumterJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
Goose CreekJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Feb 28
Hilton Head IslandJan 6 – Jan 20Feb 17 – Feb 24
FlorenceJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
SpartanburgFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 25 – Apr 1
Hilton HeadJan 6 – Jan 20Feb 17 – Feb 24
Myrtle BeachJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 7 – Mar 14
AikenJan 22 – Feb 5Mar 5 – Mar 12
GreerJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
AndersonJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 16
MauldinJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
GreenwoodJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 12 – Mar 19
North AugustaJan 2 – Jan 16Feb 13 – Feb 20
TaylorsJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
Saint AndrewsJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 2 – Mar 9
ConwayJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 1 – Mar 8
EasleyFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
SimpsonvilleFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
Wade HamptonJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 2 – Mar 9
LexingtonJan 28 – Feb 11Mar 11 – Mar 18
SocasteeJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 1 – Mar 8
HanahanJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Feb 28
BlufftonJan 6 – Jan 20Feb 17 – Feb 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 58 South Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Jan 25 – Feb 8, then transplant outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 21 in Charleston and as late as Apr 6 in Gaffney.

When is the last frost in South Carolina?

The average last spring frost in South Carolina ranges from February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, 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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