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When to Plant Parsley in Texas

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24, then transplant outdoors Feb 21 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 7 in Dumas.

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
HoustonDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 19 – Jan 26
San AntonioDec 31 – Jan 14Feb 11 – Feb 18
DallasJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
Fort WorthJan 8 – Jan 22Feb 19 – Feb 26
AustinJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 24 – Mar 3
El PasoJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
ArlingtonJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 23 – Mar 2
Corpus ChristiDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 17 – Jan 24
PlanoJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Feb 28
LaredoNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 6 – Jan 13
LubbockJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
GarlandJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Feb 28
IrvingJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
CypressDec 25 – Jan 8Feb 5 – Feb 12
AmarilloFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 1 – Apr 8
Grand PrairieJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 23 – Mar 2
BrownsvilleNov 14 – Nov 28Dec 26 – Jan 2
McKinneyJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 3 – Mar 10
FriscoJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 21 – Feb 28
PasadenaDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 19 – Jan 26
MesquiteJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
KilleenJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 28 – Mar 7
McAllenNov 14 – Nov 28Dec 26 – Jan 2
CarrolltonJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
MidlandJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 12 – Mar 19
WacoJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 23 – Mar 2
DentonJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
AbileneJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 6 – Mar 13
Round RockJan 14 – Jan 28Feb 25 – Mar 4
BeaumontDec 20 – Jan 3Jan 31 – Feb 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24, then transplant outdoors Feb 21 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Edinburg and as late as Apr 7 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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