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Can You Grow Parsley in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Parsley in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Parsleys in Rhode Island?

Plant Parsleys Mar 15, harvest May 24 – Jun 13.