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Growing parsnip in zone 3a

In USDA zone 3a, the typical last spring frost is May 29 and the first fall frost is September 5. Here is when to plant parsnip against those dates.

Direct sow outdoorsMay 8 to May 15
Expected harvestAugust 16 to September 12About 100 to 120 days from sowing.

These are zone 3a averages

Computed from 17 ZIP codes in zone 3a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for parsnip from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.