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When to plant asparagus in Zone 6b
Your asparagus timeline — Zone 6b
| Direct-sow | March 23 – April 6 |
|---|---|
| Zone 6b last frost | ~04/23 |
| Zone 6b first frost | ~10/20 |
Dates computed from Zone 6b'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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Calendar computed 2026-09-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Asparagus Key Growing Information.