Parsley is slow to germinate from seed. An old wive s tale, claims the seeds go to the devil and back several times before they come up, but regardless of when they germinate, they wouldn t be able to be planted outside for at least six to eight weeks later. Then the winter temperatures would be too much for them. Why don t you continue to wait on your seedlings for a spring planting, and buy some plants at a local nursery. That way you can get a full plant that can give you bright green color all winter long.
Parsley looks great planted with pansies and other winter color.
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