When to plant asparagus in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant asparagus shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 15 in Goldsboro to April 4 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 2 – March 16 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | February 28 – March 14 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 4 – March 18 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 5 – March 19 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | February 26 – March 12 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 2 – March 16 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | February 27 – March 13 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | February 19 – March 5 |
Asparagus in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant asparagus in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to transplant asparagus spans roughly February 15 in Goldsboro to April 4 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the asparagus planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 cities with their own frost dates, so the right asparagus planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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