When to plant asparagus in West Virginia

Asparagus
Plant out in Charleston
Mar 19–Apr 2

Across West Virginia the window opens between March 15 and March 26. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Charleston
Mar 19–Apr 2
Last frost, Charleston
Apr 16

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Asparagus crowns produce for 15–20 years. Harvest lightly in the third spring.

Asparagus planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
CharlestonMar 19–Apr 2
HuntingtonMar 15–Mar 29
MorgantownMar 26–Apr 9
ParkersburgMar 17–Mar 31
WheelingMar 23–Apr 6

Questions

When should I plant asparagus in West Virginia?

In Charleston, plant out from March 19 to April 2. Across West Virginia the window opens between March 15 and March 26, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in West Virginia