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When to plant asparagus in Zone 6b

In Zone 6b, direct-sow around March 23 – April 6.

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 6b

Direct-sowMarch 23 – April 6
Zone 6b last frost~04/23
Zone 6b first frost~10/20
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 6b'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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