When to plant parsley in zone 9a
A planting schedule for parsley in USDA hardiness zone 9a, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 2, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 17, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 71477) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Parsley planting schedule for zone 9a
- Start seeds indoorsJan 7, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026
- Start hardening offFeb 18, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
- Transplant outdoorsMar 4, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 25, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 9a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for parsley dates worked out from your nearest weather station:
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 71477) in zone 9a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.