When to Plant Asparagus in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7, plant outdoors April 15 to April 22, and expect your first harvest around April 22.
Asparagus planting calendar for USDA Zone 7
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 22
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Dates use USDA zone 7a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 7 means for asparagus
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 7 gives you roughly 188 frost-free days, and asparagus need about 7 days to mature.
Varieties to grow
3 varieties of asparagus in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with asparagus
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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