When do you plant parsley in zone 9b?

In USDA hardiness zone 9b (last frost ~Feb 2, 2026, first frost ~Dec 2, 2026): Start seeds indoors Dec 17, 2025–Dec 25, 2026; Start hardening off Jan 28, 2026–Jan 17, 2027; Transplant outdoors Feb 11, 2026–Jan 22, 2027. Exact dates vary by location within the zone.

When to plant parsley in zone 9b

A planting schedule for parsley in USDA hardiness zone 9b, where the typical last spring frost is around Feb 2, 2026 and the first fall frost around Dec 2, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 94285) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Parsley planting schedule for zone 9b

Start seeds indoorsDec 17, 2025 – Dec 25, 2026
Start hardening offJan 28, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Transplant outdoorsFeb 11, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 4, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.

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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 94285) in zone 9b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.