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When to Plant Parsley in Washington

In a typical Washington location, start seeds indoors Jan 27 – Feb 10, then transplant outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Port Townsend and as late as May 16 in Cheney.

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
SeattleJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
Tri-CitiesMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
SpokaneMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
TacomaJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
VancouverFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 22
BellevueJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
KentJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 6 – Mar 13
EverettJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
RentonJan 16 – Jan 30Feb 27 – Mar 6
Federal WayJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
Spokane ValleyMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
YakimaMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 24 – May 1
KirklandJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
BellinghamFeb 4 – Feb 18Mar 18 – Mar 25
KennewickJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
AuburnJan 23 – Feb 6Mar 6 – Mar 13
PascoJan 31 – Feb 14Mar 14 – Mar 21
MarysvilleJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 17
RedmondJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
LakewoodJan 14 – Jan 28Feb 25 – Mar 4
OlympiaMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
ShorelineJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
RichlandFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 23 – Mar 30
South HillFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 28 – Apr 4
SammamishJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
BurienJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Feb 23
LaceyMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
City of SammamishFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 16 – Mar 23
BothellJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 22 – Mar 1
EdmondsJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 23 – Mar 2

Showing the 30 most populous of 133 Washington cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Washington cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Washington?

In a typical Washington location, start seeds indoors Jan 27 – Feb 10, then transplant outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Port Townsend and as late as May 16 in Cheney.

When is the last frost in Washington?

The average last spring frost in Washington ranges from March 1 in Port Townsend to May 30 in Cheney, 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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