When to plant cassava in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant cassava shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 14 in Shively to May 15 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | April 20 – May 4 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | April 27 – May 11 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | April 19 – May 3 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | April 29 – May 13 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | May 2 – May 16 |
Cassava in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant cassava in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to transplant cassava spans roughly April 14 in Shively to May 15 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cassava planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cassava 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 cassava take to grow in Kentucky?
Cassava takes about 240–300 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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