When to Plant Potatoes in West Virginia: Mar 19–Apr 2

When to plant potatoes in West Virginia

Sow outdoors 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.

Sow outdoors, Charleston: Mar 19–Apr 2
Last frost, Charleston: Apr 16

Sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Plant seed potatoes once the soil reaches about 45°F. Shoots that come up before the last frost can be covered with soil.

Potatoes 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 potatoes in West Virginia?

In Charleston, sow outdoors 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?

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