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Can You Grow Parsley in Tennessee?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Tennessee

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Parsley in Tennessee?

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

What zone is Tennessee?

Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Parsleys in Tennessee?

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