West Virginia Planting Calendar
West Virginia spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a. Planting dates vary significantly across the state depending on your zone. Find your county on the map below for exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Click any county to see your local planting calendar with exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Zones in West Virginia
Zone 5a
Winter low: -20 to -15°F
166
Growing Days
Apr 25
Last Frost
Oct 8
First Frost
1
Counties
Zone 5b
Winter low: -15 to -10°F
178
Growing Days
Apr 18
Last Frost
Oct 13
First Frost
3
Counties
Zone 6a
Winter low: -10 to -5°F
193
Growing Days
Apr 10
Last Frost
Oct 20
First Frost
32
Counties
Zone 6b
Winter low: -5 to 0°F
205
Growing Days
Apr 3
Last Frost
Oct 25
First Frost
19
Counties
Growing Season Comparison
Growing Season by Zone
Zone 1a
Jun 15 – Aug 15
Zone 1b
Jun 7 – Aug 25
Zone 2a
May 30 – Sep 1
Zone 2b
May 22 – Sep 10
Zone 3a
May 15 – Sep 15
Zone 4a
May 6 – Sep 28
Zone 5a
Apr 25 – Oct 8
Zone 5b
Apr 18 – Oct 13
Zone 6a
Apr 10 – Oct 20
Zone 6b
Apr 3 – Oct 25
Zone 7a
Mar 25 – Nov 1
Zone 7b
Mar 18 – Nov 8
Zone 8a
Mar 8 – Nov 18
Zone 8b
Feb 25 – Nov 28
Zone 9a
Feb 10 – Dec 10
Zone 10a
Jan 1 – Dec 31
0
90
180
270
365 days
Frost Dates & Growing Season by County
View all 55 West Virginia counties with frost dates
| County | Zone | Last Frost | First Frost | Growing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 6a | Apr 30 | Oct 17 | 170 |
| Berkeley County | 6b | Apr 24 | Oct 20 | 179 |
| Boone County | 6b | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 184 |
| Braxton County | 6a | Apr 28 | Oct 18 | 173 |
| Brooke County | 6a | Apr 23 | Oct 29 | 189 |
| Cabell County | 6b | Apr 20 | Oct 22 | 185 |
| Calhoun County | 6a | Apr 25 | Oct 22 | 180 |
| Clay County | 6a | Apr 22 | Oct 25 | 186 |
| Doddridge County | 6a | Apr 28 | Oct 18 | 173 |
| Fayette County | 6a | May 5 | Oct 14 | 162 |
| Gilmer County | 6a | Apr 28 | Oct 18 | 173 |
| Grant County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 170 |
| Greenbrier County | 6a | May 3 | Oct 17 | 167 |
| Hampshire County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 170 |
| Hancock County | 6a | Apr 25 | Oct 28 | 186 |
| Hardy County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 170 |
| Harrison County | 6a | Apr 27 | Oct 19 | 175 |
| Jackson County | 6b | Apr 25 | Oct 22 | 180 |
| Jefferson County | 6b | Apr 20 | Oct 23 | 186 |
| Kanawha County | 6b | Apr 29 | Oct 17 | 171 |
| Lewis County | 6a | Apr 25 | Oct 19 | 177 |
| Lincoln County | 6b | Apr 16 | Oct 27 | 194 |
| Logan County | 6b | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 184 |
| Marion County | 6a | Apr 30 | Oct 17 | 170 |
| Marshall County | 6a | Apr 23 | Oct 20 | 180 |
| Mason County | 6b | Apr 27 | Oct 19 | 175 |
| McDowell County | 6b | May 2 | Oct 12 | 163 |
| Mercer County | 6b | May 7 | Oct 10 | 156 |
| Mineral County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 16 | 170 |
| Mingo County | 6b | Apr 22 | Oct 23 | 184 |
| Monongalia County | 6a | Apr 30 | Oct 17 | 170 |
| Monroe County | 6a | May 5 | Oct 14 | 162 |
| Morgan County | 6b | Apr 22 | Oct 20 | 181 |
| Nicholas County | 6a | May 4 | Oct 17 | 166 |
| Ohio County | 6a | Apr 23 | Oct 29 | 189 |
| Pendleton County | 5b | Apr 28 | Oct 17 | 172 |
| Pleasants County | 6a | Apr 28 | Oct 19 | 174 |
| Pocahontas County | 5a | Apr 29 | Oct 18 | 172 |
| Preston County | 6a | Apr 30 | Oct 17 | 170 |
| Putnam County | 6b | Apr 25 | Oct 20 | 178 |
| Raleigh County | 6b | May 1 | Oct 16 | 168 |
| Randolph County | 5b | May 8 | Oct 12 | 157 |
| Ritchie County | 6a | Apr 28 | Oct 19 | 174 |
| Roane County | 6a | Apr 25 | Oct 22 | 180 |
| Summers County | 6b | May 5 | Oct 14 | 162 |
| Taylor County | 6a | Apr 30 | Oct 17 | 170 |
| Tucker County | 5b | Apr 27 | Oct 18 | 174 |
| Tyler County | 6a | Apr 24 | Oct 20 | 179 |
| Upshur County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 18 | 172 |
| Wayne County | 6b | Apr 16 | Oct 27 | 194 |
| Webster County | 6a | Apr 27 | Oct 19 | 175 |
| Wetzel County | 6a | Apr 24 | Oct 21 | 180 |
| Wirt County | 6a | Apr 25 | Oct 22 | 180 |
| Wood County | 6b | Apr 25 | Oct 22 | 180 |
| Wyoming County | 6b | May 5 | Oct 14 | 162 |
🥬 Vegetables
Browse all 116 vegetables you can grow in West Virginia
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yam
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
🍓 Fruits
Browse all 34 fruits you can grow in West Virginia
- Alpine Strawberries
- Aronia
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Che Fruit
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Dragon Fruit
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Guava
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Jostaberry
- Kiwi
- Lingonberries
- Loquat
- Medlar
- Mulberries
- Passion Fruit
- Pawpaw
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Serviceberries
- Strawberries
🌿 Herbs
Browse all 42 herbs you can grow in West Virginia
- Angelica
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Comfrey
- Cumin
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Epazote
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Sorrel
- Stevia
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Valerian
- Yarrow
