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Can You Grow Parsley in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Missouri

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri'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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.