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Can You Grow Parsley in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Indiana

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 6

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.