When to Plant Parsley in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 25 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Burlington and as late as May 6 in Morristown.
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
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| South Burlington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Colchester | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 |
| Rutland | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 8 |
| Essex Junction | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 |
| Hartford | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Bennington | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Apr 27 – May 4 |
| Barre | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 2 – May 9 |
| Williston | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Montpelier | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| St Johnsbury | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Brattleboro | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| Winooski | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Saint Albans | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – Apr 24 |
| Middlebury (village) | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Morristown | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Lyndon | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Apr 29 – May 6 |
| Rockingham | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 2 |
| Newport | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 7 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant parsley in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 25 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Burlington and as late as May 6 in Morristown.
When is the last frost in Vermont?
The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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).
Other Crops in Vermont
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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