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Can You Grow Parsley in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in New Brunswick

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Jul 14

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick'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 New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Parsley in New Brunswick?

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

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Parsleys in New Brunswick?

Plant Parsleys Apr 15, harvest Jun 24 – Jul 14.