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When to Plant Asparagus in Seminole County, OK

Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable that produces tender spears each spring for 15-20 years once established. It requires patience but rewards with reliable harvests.

Seminole County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost is November 6, giving you a growing season of approximately 220 days.

At an elevation of 961 feet, Seminole County receives approximately 20.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94ยฐF, providing good warmth for Asparagus during the growing season.

Seminole County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
220 days
Last Spring Frost March 31
220 growing days
First Fall Frost November 6

Seminole County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.5

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season
Transplant: Apr 7
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season
Transplant: Apr 14
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season
Transplant: Apr 29

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.4″/week
You supply
0.7″/week
Watering frequency 2-3 times/week
Season total 1,421 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 โ€” consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Asparagus needs ~18,706 GDD — county provides 4,510 GDD May not mature

Asparagus Planting Timeline โ€” Seminole County, OK

Asparagus Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 14 Apr 14 โ€“ Apr 28

Plant 1" deep ยท 30" apart ยท Rows 42" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
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April Transplant Outdoors
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Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

730โ€“1095 days

Soil pH

6.5 โ€“ 7.5

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

220 days

Growing Tips for Seminole County

Plant crowns in deep trenches with compost. Do not harvest spears for the first two years to allow root establishment. Mulch heavily to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Garlic
  • Onion

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Asparagus in Seminole County, OK?

Seminole County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of March 31. Plan your Asparagus planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Seminole County, OK?

Seminole County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is March 31 and first fall frost is November 6.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Seminole County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.