WhenPlant

HomeCropsAsparagus › Zone 2a

When to plant asparagus in Zone 2a

In Zone 2a, direct-sow around April 16 – April 30.

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 2a

Direct-sowApril 16 – April 30
Zone 2a last frost~05/17
Zone 2a first frost~09/07
Plant crowns about 3–4 weeks before the average last frost. [src]Cited: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Asparagus Key Growing Information

Dates computed from Zone 2a's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.

What you'll need

Affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

📦 Ordering seeds or soil for this window? Amazon Prime's free 30-day trial includes fast free delivery, so supplies ordered now arrive while the window is still open — and returns are free if something is wrong for your zone. Start the free 30-day trial →
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on qualifying sign-ups, at no extra cost to you. Current terms are on Amazon's page.

Last verified 2026-08-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Asparagus Key Growing Information.

Asparagus in other zones

← Everything to plant in Zone 2a