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When to Plant Parsley in Haiku, Hawaii (96708)

Location

Haiku, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96708

USDA Zone

12a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Zone 12a

Pro tip: Start Parsley seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Petroselinum crispum
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 12"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-28 days

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Common Parsley Varieties

Popular cultivars to look for at your local nursery or seed supplier.

Italian Flat-Leaf

open-pollinated

Preferred by chefs for its bold flavor; better for cooking than curly varieties.

Curly Parsley

open-pollinated

Decorative tightly ruffled leaves; mild flavor, popular as a garnish.

Giant Italian

open-pollinated

Large, productive flat-leaf variety with exceptional flavor; vigorous grower.

🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Parsley is biennial — it flowers in year 2. Harvest seed heads when fully brown and dry.

Processing

Cut seed heads into a bag, allow to fully dry, shake out seeds.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Parsley must overwinter to produce seed. In cold climates, mulch heavily or pot and bring indoors through winter.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Parsley. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Parsley in Haiku, Hawaii? +

In Haiku (Zone 12a), start Parsley seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Haiku, Hawaii? +

The average last spring frost date for Haiku, Hawaii (ZIP 96708) is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 12a.

How long does Parsley take to grow? +

Parsley typically matures in about 75 days from transplanting. In Haiku, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 15, 2026 plus 75 days.

Should I start Parsley indoors or direct sow in Hawaii? +

Parsley should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Haiku, that means starting around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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Growing Parsley in Zone 12a

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Haiku, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12a, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Parsley seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.