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Can You Grow Parsley in Michigan?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Michigan last frost

early April

Michigan first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Michigan

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 6

Dates are approximate, based on Michigan'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 Michigan

Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.