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When to plant asparagus in Zone 4b

In Zone 4b, direct-sow around April 9 – April 23.

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 4b

Direct-sowApril 9 – April 23
Zone 4b last frost~05/10
Zone 4b first frost~09/30
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 4b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.

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Last verified 2026-07-17. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Asparagus Key Growing Information.

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