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When to plant oregano in Virginia

Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant oregano shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 16 in Norfolk to April 26 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Virginia Beachthe oregano transplant out window (March 29–April 12) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Virginia Beach8bMarch 29November 12March 29 – April 12
Chesapeake8aMarch 23November 18March 23 – April 6
Arlington7bMarch 24November 18March 24 – April 7
Norfolk8bMarch 16November 26March 16 – March 30
Richmond7bApril 3November 4April 3 – April 17
Newport News8aApril 1November 9April 1 – April 15
Alexandria8aMarch 24November 18March 24 – April 7
Hampton8bMarch 24November 15March 24 – April 7

Oregano in Virginia: FAQ

When can I plant oregano in Virginia?

Across Virginia, the time to transplant oregano spans roughly March 16 in Norfolk to April 26 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the oregano planting date vary across Virginia?

Yes. Virginia publishes 127 cities with their own frost dates, so the right oregano 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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