When should I plant asparagus in Zone 5a?

In Zone 5a (last frost ~05/12), direct-sow asparagus around April 11 – April 25.

When to plant asparagus in Zone 5a

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

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 5a

Direct-sow	April 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.

What you'll need

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

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