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When to plant asparagus in Zone 5a

In Zone 5a, direct-sow around April 11 – April 25.

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 5a

Direct-sowApril 11 – April 25
Zone 5a last frost~05/12
Zone 5a first frost~10/01
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 5a'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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