When to Plant Parsley in Perth, Mediterranean Guide

Sow year round in Perth. That includes right now, in September.

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This Parsley guide is written for the Mediterranean zone, which takes in Perth, Adelaide and Bunbury. Somewhere else? Your postcode picks the right one.

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Also handy: will it frost this week? and what grows in shade.

Parsley

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The workhorse herb of the Australian kitchen garden. Flat-leaf (Italian) has stronger flavour; curly-leaf is milder with better garnish qualities. Biennial. Widely adapted across all zones. Slow to germinate but worth the wait.

Planting Calendar for Mediterranean

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D S/T/D

S = Seed Tray   T = Transplant   D = Direct Sow

You can sow parsley in any month in Mediterranean, but the months are not equal. Summer heat brings faster bolting and heavier pest pressure, so pick a heat tolerant variety, sow little and often, and give afternoon shade from December through February.

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Current Growing Conditions

Soil temperature: 15.9°C (optimal range: 10–25°C) ✓ Ready to plant

Modelled from Open-Meteo forecast (Perth), not a live sensor.

How to Grow Parsley in Mediterranean Australia

When to Plant

Sow Mar-Jun and Aug-Oct.

Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained soil with plenty of compost. Heavier feeder than most herbs.
pH Range
6.0-7.0
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade. Part shade in hot zones extends life.
Spacing
20cm apart, 30cm between rows
Watering
Regular, consistent. More moisture-demanding than Mediterranean herbs.

Companion plants: Tomato, Asparagus, Rose, Chives

Avoid planting near: Lettuce, Mint

Mediterranean Growing Tips for Parsley

Recommended Varieties

  • Italian flat-leaf
  • Curly
  • Giant of Italy

Key Challenges

  • Dry summers need irrigation

Pro Tips

  • Grows very well through mild winters
  • Near year-round production possible

Harvesting Parsley

When ready: Begin harvesting outer stems when plant has 8+ stems.

How to harvest: Cut outer stems at base, leaving inner growing point. Never strip more than 1/3.

Common Parsley Pests in Mediterranean Zones

Aphids, risk: MODERATE (score: 45/100)

Organic prevention: Plant more than you need.

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Where to next

What parsley costs in the shops right now, retailer by retailer, updated daily.

Also worth sowing in the mediterranean zone this September: Ginger, Beetroot, Chilli Peppers and Cucumber.

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Common Questions About Parsley

When do you plant parsley in Australia?

It depends on your climate zone, not the calendar month alone. Planting months by zone:

Does parsley grow all year round in Perth?

Yes, every month is on the calendar for the Mediterranean zone, though not every month is equally easy.

Which zone am I in?

Type your postcode into the box under the heading and the page tells you, and links this crop in your own zone if it differs. Or look it up on the grow zone map. This page is the Mediterranean zone, Perth is its reference city.