When to plant escarole in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant escarole 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 16 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | March 22 – April 12 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | April 2 – April 23 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | March 24 – April 14 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | March 27 – April 17 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | April 8 – April 29 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | March 28 – April 18 |
Escarole in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 22 in Huntington to April 15 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 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 West 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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