When to plant broccoli in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 22 in Huntington to April 15 in Beckley — below are local dates for 15 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | March 22 – April 5 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | March 24 – April 7 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | March 27 – April 10 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | April 8 – April 22 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | March 28 – April 11 |
Broccoli in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly March 22 in Huntington to April 15 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does broccoli take to grow in West Virginia?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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