When to Plant Sweet potatoes in West Virginia: May 7–May 21

When to plant sweet potatoes in West Virginia

Plant out in Charleston

May 7–May 21

Across West Virginia the window opens between May 3 and May 14. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

CharlestonMay 7–May 21

HuntingtonMay 3–May 17

MorgantownMay 14–May 28

ParkersburgMay 5–May 19

WheelingMay 11–May 25

Questions

When should I plant sweet potatoes in West Virginia?

In Charleston, plant out from May 7 to May 21. Across West Virginia the window opens between May 3 and May 14, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.