Planting Date · Asparagus
Asparagus Planting Date Calculator
Calculate the optimal planting dates for asparagus based on your USDA zone, last frost date, and preferred start method.
Optimal Soil Temp
50°F
Days to Maturity
730 days
Frost Tolerance
hardy
Planting Depth
6–8 inches (crowns)
Input
Fill in the fields below, then click Calculate.
Select your USDA plant hardiness zone (3–10).
Approximate month of your last spring frost.
How you plan to start the crop.
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Tips & Best Practices
- Plant 1-year-old crowns in spring, 4 weeks before the last frost.
- Dig a trench 6–8 inches deep and gradually fill as spears emerge.
- Do not harvest for the first 2 years to allow the root system to establish.
- Asparagus beds can produce for 15–20+ years with proper care.