When to Plant Asparagus in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8, plant outdoors April 1 to April 8, and expect your first harvest around April 8.
Asparagus planting calendar for USDA Zone 8
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 8
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Dates use USDA zone 8a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 8 means for asparagus
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 8 gives you roughly 223 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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