When to plant asparagus in zone 8b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8b

Last frost ~Mar 15First frost ~Nov 15Today

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Transplant Mar 1 · First harvest Feb 29 · Wrap by Nov 15

Last spring frostMar 15

Transplant outMar 1

First harvestFeb 29

Last harvestNov 15

First fall frostNov 15

Why these dates work in zone 8b

Zone 8b's last spring frost averages Mar 15 and first fall frost Nov 15 — about 245 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 8b?

Asparagus matures in about 730–1095 days from transplanting. In zone 8b that means setting plants out around Mar 1 and first picking around Feb 29.

Will asparagus survive frost in zone 8b?

Yes — asparagus tolerates light frost. In zone 8b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Mar 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 15).

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