Ohio County, WV — Planting Guide
Ohio County is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 189 days.
At an elevation of 1,350 ft, Ohio County receives approximately 41.7 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 22°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
6b (-5°F to 0°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 23
🍂 First Frost
October 29
📅 Growing Season
189 days
⛰️ Elevation
1,350 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
41.7 in
Ohio County, WV
Moderate season
189 days
Last Spring Frost
April 23
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189 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 29
Ohio County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 6b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 23
First Frost: Oct 29
Soil & Growing Conditions in Ohio County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (41.7 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
189-day frost-free season
Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Ohio County
107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ohio County.
Show all 107 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 30 – Sep 3 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 24 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 7 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Aug 13 – Oct 8 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 9 – Aug 20 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 30 – Sep 17 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 25 – Aug 6 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 23 – Sep 17 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 10 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 30 – Sep 24 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 20 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Aug 6 – Sep 10 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 16 – Sep 10 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 25 – Aug 6 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 6 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 16 – Aug 27 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 25 – Aug 6 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Jul 16 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 30 – Sep 3 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 20 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 2 – Aug 13 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 7 – May 28 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 23 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Sep 10 – Oct 22 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 30 – Sep 3 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 16 – Aug 27 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 12 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 17 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Jul 16 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 9 – Aug 20 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 9 – Aug 20 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Dec 17 – Apr 1 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 7 | — | Sep 10 – Nov 19 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 12 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 16 – Oct 22 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 24 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 3 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 11 – Jul 9 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 13 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 30 – Sep 3 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 2 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 23 – Oct 8 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 16 – Aug 27 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Aug 6 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 2 – Aug 13 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 20 – Oct 22 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Oct 22 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 3 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Apr 30 – May 28 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jun 11 – Aug 6 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jun 25 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Jul 23 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Jul 30 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 23 – Sep 10 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Jul 23 – Sep 3 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 23 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 13 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 12 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 24 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 24 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 25 – Jul 30 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | May 7 – May 28 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 9 – Aug 20 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Jul 2 – Aug 6 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | Jul 23 – Sep 3 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Jul 16 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 9 – Aug 13 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jul 23 – Sep 10 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 5 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 13 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 23 – Sep 17 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 3 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jun 25 – Aug 27 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 30 – Sep 24 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 7 | — | Aug 27 – Oct 22 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jul 2 – Aug 13 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 24 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 2 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 9 | — | Aug 20 | May 21 – Jun 25 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | Aug 20 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 3 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 30 | — | — | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 24 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 26 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 13 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Ohio County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ohio County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 14 | — | Aug 13 – Nov 26 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 14 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 27 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 14 | — | Jul 23 – Sep 17 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 14 | — | Aug 6 – Sep 17 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 14 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 14 | — | Aug 13 – Nov 26 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Ohio County
35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ohio County.
Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jul 16 – Oct 1 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 5 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 3 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 30 – Oct 15 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jun 11 – Jul 30 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 3 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 27 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jul 30 – Oct 1 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Mar 5 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 27 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 30 – Oct 15 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 10 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 20 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | Jun 18 – Aug 20 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 10 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 19 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Aug 20 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 5 | Apr 30 | May 7 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 3 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 30 | — | Sep 3 – Nov 12 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Ohio County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ohio County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Mar 5 | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jun 18 – Oct 1 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 15 – Nov 12 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 | — | May 21 – Jun 18 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 19 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Mar 12 | Mar 26 | Apr 23 | Sep 17 | Jun 25 – Sep 17 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 12 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 15 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 19 | Apr 23 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Nov 5 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 19 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 30 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Mar 12 | Mar 26 | Apr 23 | — | Jun 11 – Sep 17 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | Mar 26 | — | — | Jun 4 – Jul 30 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Oct 22 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 30 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 19 | Apr 23 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Nov 5 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 26 | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jul 2 – Oct 15 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 26 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Nov 5 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 19 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Nov 5 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 26 | Mar 26 | Apr 2 | — | May 21 – Aug 20 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Nov 5 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 30 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Mar 5 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Nov 12 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 12 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 15 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 29 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 12 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 16 – Nov 5 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 12 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 22 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 22 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Apr 30 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 23 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 26 | — | — | Jun 4 – Jul 30 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 12 | — | May 7 | — | Jul 16 – Sep 10 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 15 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 19 | — | Apr 9 | — | Jun 4 – Aug 27 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 30 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 12 | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jun 18 – Sep 24 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 26 | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jun 18 – Oct 15 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 12 | — | Apr 23 | Sep 3 | Jun 18 – Aug 27 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Apr 30 | — | Jul 2 – Aug 6 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 22 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 1 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 19 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | — | Jun 18 – Oct 8 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | Mar 12 | — | Apr 23 | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 12 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Nov 5 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 19 | — | Apr 23 | — | Jul 2 – Oct 15 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 19 | — | Apr 30 | — | Aug 20 – Nov 12 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 12 | Apr 2 | Apr 23 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 17 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Apr 2 | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jul 16 – Oct 15 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 12 | Apr 2 | Apr 23 | — | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Mar 12 | Mar 19 | Apr 23 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 24 | Sep 3 – Oct 1 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 12 | — | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Oct 22 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 19 | Apr 23 | Apr 30 | — | Jul 9 – Nov 5 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 26 | Apr 23 | Apr 23 | — | Jul 2 – Oct 8 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Ohio County
Gardening Guides & Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Ohio County, WV?
Ohio County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Ohio County, WV?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Ohio County falls around April 23. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Ohio County, WV?
The median first fall frost in Ohio County arrives around October 29. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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