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When to Plant Parsley in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Apr 6 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Huntington and as late as Apr 22 in Beckley.

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
HuntingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 29 – Apr 5
CharlestonFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 2 – Apr 9
ParkersburgFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7
MorgantownMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
WheelingFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
Weirton HeightsMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
WeirtonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 15 – Apr 22
FairmontFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
MartinsburgFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 3 – Apr 10
BeckleyMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
ClarksburgFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
Teays ValleyFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
South CharlestonFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
Saint AlbansFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
ViennaFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 31 – Apr 7
BluefieldMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
Cross LanesFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
MoundsvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
BridgeportFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 4 – Apr 11
Oak HillFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 14

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Apr 6 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 29 in Huntington and as late as Apr 22 in Beckley.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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