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When to Plant Parsley in Wisconsin

In a typical Wisconsin location, start seeds indoors Mar 5 – Mar 19, then transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 5 in Kenosha and as late as Apr 27 in Merrill.

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
MilwaukeeMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
MadisonMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Green BayMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 23 – Apr 30
KenoshaFeb 22 – Mar 8Apr 5 – Apr 12
RacineFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 6 – Apr 13
AppletonMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 20 – Apr 27
WaukeshaMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Eau ClaireFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
OshkoshFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 10 – Apr 17
JanesvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
West AllisMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
La CrosseMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
North La CrosseFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 9 – Apr 16
SheboyganFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 11 – Apr 18
WauwatosaMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 12 – Apr 19
Fond du LacMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 13 – Apr 20
New BerlinMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
WausauMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
BrookfieldMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
GreenfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
BeloitMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
FranklinMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 19 – Apr 26
Menomonee FallsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29
Oak CreekFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 8 – Apr 15
ManitowocMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 16 – Apr 23
Sun PrairieMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
West BendMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
FitchburgMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 17 – Apr 24
Stevens PointMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 20 – Apr 27
SuperiorMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 22 – Apr 29

Showing the 30 most populous of 96 Wisconsin cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Wisconsin cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant parsley in Wisconsin?

In a typical Wisconsin location, start seeds indoors Mar 5 – Mar 19, then transplant outdoors Apr 16 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 5 in Kenosha and as late as Apr 27 in Merrill.

When is the last frost in Wisconsin?

The average last spring frost in Wisconsin ranges from April 19 in Kenosha to May 11 in Merrill, 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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