When to Plant Asparagus in Massachusetts
Massachusetts spans USDA hardiness 5b to 7b (zones 5b to 7b on this page). Plant asparagus by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Asparagus planting calendar for Massachusetts, Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
Apr 30
Projected first harvest
May 7
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 5 guide (both 5a and 5b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for Massachusetts, Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
Apr 25
Projected first harvest
May 2
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for Massachusetts, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 20
Projected first harvest
Apr 27
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for Massachusetts, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 22
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Asparagus planting calendar for Massachusetts, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
Apr 17
Most asparagus mature in about 7 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
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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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