When should I plant asparagus in Zone 8b?

In Zone 8b (last frost ~03/16), direct-sow asparagus around February 13 – February 27.

When to plant asparagus in Zone 8b

In Zone 8b, direct-sow around February 13 – February 27.

Your asparagus timeline — Zone 8b

Direct-sow	February 13 – February 27
Zone 8b last frost	~03/16
Zone 8b first frost	~11/15

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 8b'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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