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Can You Grow Parsley in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Parsleys in Texas

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Parsley in Texas?

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

What zone is Texas?

Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).

When do you plant Parsleys in Texas?

Plant Parsleys Feb 15, harvest Apr 26 – May 16.