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Can You Grow Parsley in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Maryland

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.