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Can You Grow Parsley in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Parsley grows well here — cold-tolerant and productive through the cool season.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Alberta

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jul 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Parsley

Parsley is a biennial grown as an annual — slow to germinate but then productive for months.

Soak seeds overnight before sowing to speed germination. Can take 3-4 weeks to sprout — be patient. Harvest outer stems. Will survive light frost. Good for containers and windowsill growing.

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Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.