When to Plant Parsley in Sydney, Warm Temperate Guide
Sow year round in Sydney. That includes right now, in September.
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This Parsley guide is written for the Warm Temperate zone, which takes in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Somewhere else? Your postcode picks the right one.
Not your zone? Cairns Brisbane Melbourne Canberra Alice Springs Perth
Also handy: will it frost this week? and what grows in shade.
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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 Warm Temperate
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 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 Warm Temperate, 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: 17.0°C (optimal range: 10–25°C) ✓ Ready to plant
Modelled from Open-Meteo forecast (Sydney), not a live sensor.
How to Grow Parsley in Warm Temperate Australia
When to Plant
Sow Mar-May and Jul-Sep.
- 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
Warm Temperate Growing Tips for Parsley
Recommended Varieties
- Italian flat-leaf
- Curly
- Triple Curled
- Hamburg
Key Challenges
- Slow germination in cold soil
Pro Tips
- Soak seed before sowing
- One of the best zones for parsley
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 Warm Temperate Zones
Organic prevention: Plant more than you need.
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When do you plant parsley in Australia?
It depends on your climate zone, not the calendar month alone. Planting months by zone:
- Tropical (Cairns): Mar to Jul
- Subtropical (Brisbane): Jan to Jun
- Warm Temperate (Sydney): all year
- Cool Temperate (Melbourne): all year
- Cold / Highland (Canberra): Jan to Apr, Aug to Dec
- Arid / Semi-Arid (Alice Springs): Jan to Jun
- Mediterranean (Perth): all year
Does parsley grow all year round in Sydney?
Yes, every month is on the calendar for the Warm Temperate 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 Warm Temperate zone, Sydney is its reference city.