When to plant asparagus in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Transplant Apr 1 · First harvest Mar 31 · Wrap by Oct 25

Last spring frostApr 15

Transplant outApr 1

First harvestMar 31

Last harvestOct 25

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Asparagus tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does asparagus take to grow in zone 7a?

Asparagus matures in about 730–1095 days from transplanting. In zone 7a that means setting plants out around Apr 1 and first picking around Mar 31.

Will asparagus survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — asparagus tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full asparagus growing guide →