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When to Plant Parsley in South Dakota

In a typical South Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 11 – Mar 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – Apr 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Tea and as late as Apr 28 in Ellsworth Air Force Base.

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
Sioux FallsMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Rapid CityMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
AberdeenMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
BrookingsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
WatertownMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 23 – Apr 30
MitchellMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 18 – Apr 25
YanktonMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
PierreMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
HuronMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
SpearfishMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 28 – May 5
VermillionMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
BrandonMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Box ElderMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 28 – May 5
Rapid ValleyMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
Ellsworth Air Force BaseMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 28 – May 5
MadisonMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 21 – Apr 28
SturgisMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
Belle FourcheMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 26 – May 3
HarrisburgMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 18 – Apr 25
TeaMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 South Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Dakota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in South Dakota?

In a typical South Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 11 – Mar 25, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – Apr 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Tea and as late as Apr 28 in Ellsworth Air Force Base.

When is the last frost in South Dakota?

The average last spring frost in South Dakota ranges from April 26 in Tea to May 12 in Ellsworth Air Force Base, 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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