When to plant parsley in Louisiana
Louisiana spans USDA zones 8b–9b, so the right time to plant parsley shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 8 in New Orleans to March 14 in Claiborne — below are local dates for 55 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 9b | January 22 | January 5 | January 8 – January 22 |
| Baton Rouge | 9a | February 28 | November 26 | February 14 – February 28 |
| Shreveport | 8b | March 9 | November 18 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Metairie | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 16 – January 30 |
| Lafayette | 9a | February 26 | November 28 | February 12 – February 26 |
| Lake Charles | 9a | February 14 | December 7 | January 31 – February 14 |
| Kenner | 9b | January 30 | December 31 | January 16 – January 30 |
| Bossier City | 8b | February 28 | November 24 | February 14 – February 28 |
Parsley in Louisiana: FAQ
When can I plant parsley in Louisiana?
Across Louisiana, the time to transplant parsley spans roughly January 8 in New Orleans to March 14 in Claiborne, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the parsley planting date vary across Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana publishes 55 cities with their own frost dates, so the right parsley planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does parsley take to grow in Louisiana?
Parsley takes about 70–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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