When to plant Parsley in Washington County, Louisiana, United States

Parsley can be planted after February 20, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 86°F and soil temperature is above 45°F. For the best results, Parsley should be planted after May 30, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 60°F and 80°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Growing Parsley in Washington County

Washington County has on average 302 days, suitable for growing Parsley. Parsley needs on average between 70 and 90 days to mature and produce harvest. With 302 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Parsley seeds can be planted between February 20 and October 09. Planting before February 20 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after October 09, Parsley will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Parsley in Washington County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 42 days on average for Parsley to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

February 20 is on average first day in Washington County that has required temperatures for young Parsley seedlings to grow, without worrying about cold damage.

Seeds can be started indoors beween January 09 and September 19, this way they will be ready just in time for transplanting on February 20.

Seedlings started after September 19 might not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 86°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Parsley, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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