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Can You Grow Parsley in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Nova Scotia

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.