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When to Plant Parsnip in Fort Mill, South Carolina (29708)

Location

Fort Mill, South Carolina

ZIP Code

29708

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 23, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Parsnip directly outdoors 8 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pastinaca sativa
Days to Maturity 100 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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Growing Parsnip in Zone 8a

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fort Mill, South Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Parsnip grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.