When to plant lemon balm in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant lemon balm shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 12 in Huntington to May 6 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 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | April 12 – April 26 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | April 14 – April 28 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | April 20 – May 4 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | April 29 – May 13 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | April 18 – May 2 |
Lemon Balm in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant lemon balm in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to transplant lemon balm spans roughly April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemon balm planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemon balm planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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