When should I plant asparagus in Zone 7b?

In Zone 7b (last frost ~04/06), direct-sow asparagus around March 6 – March 20.

When to plant asparagus in Zone 7b

In Zone 7b, direct-sow around March 6 – March 20.

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 7b

Direct-sow	March 6 – March 20
Zone 7b last frost	~04/06
Zone 7b first frost	~11/01

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 7b'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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