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When to Plant Asparagus in Craig County, OK

Asparagus

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.

Craig County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 203 days.

At an elevation of 906 feet, Craig County receives approximately 25.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Asparagus during the growing season.

Craig County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
203 days
Last Spring Frost April 7
203 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Craig County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Asparagus Planting Timeline — Craig County, OK

Asparagus Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 21 Apr 21 – May 5

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6.5–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

📆 Growing Season

203 days in Craig County

Growing Tips for Craig 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 Craig County, OK?

Craig County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 7. Plan your Asparagus planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Craig County, OK?

Craig County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 7 and first fall frost is October 27.

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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 Craig County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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