When to plant edamame in Virginia
Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant edamame shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | April 5 – April 26 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 21 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | March 23 – April 13 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | April 10 – May 1 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | April 8 – April 29 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 31 – April 21 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 31 – April 21 |
Edamame in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant edamame in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to direct-sow edamame spans roughly March 23 in Norfolk to May 3 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the edamame planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 cities with their own frost dates, so the right edamame 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 edamame take to grow in Virginia?
Edamame takes about 75–95 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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