When to plant escarole in Virginia
Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 23 in Norfolk to April 5 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | March 8 – March 29 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 2 – March 23 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 3 – March 24 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | February 23 – March 16 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | March 13 – April 3 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | March 11 – April 1 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 3 – March 24 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 3 – March 24 |
Escarole in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly February 23 in Norfolk to April 5 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in Virginia?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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