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When to Plant Parsnip in Zone 10

In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 2 to May 2, and expect your first harvest around May 2. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)

Parsnip planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

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Direct sow

Jan 2

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Projected first harvest

May 2

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 10a (approximate)

Parsnip is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.

Parsnip planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

🌿

Direct sow

Jan 2

🌾

Projected first harvest

May 2

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F
M
A
M
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O
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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 10b (approximate)

Parsnip is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.

Not sure whether you're in 10a or 10b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of parsnip in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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