When to plant sunflower in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant sunflower shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | April 16 – May 7 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | April 12 – May 3 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | April 23 – May 14 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | April 14 – May 5 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | April 20 – May 11 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | April 17 – May 8 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | April 29 – May 20 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | April 18 – May 9 |
Sunflower in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant sunflower in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to direct-sow sunflower spans roughly April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sunflower planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sunflower 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 sunflower take to grow in West Virginia?
Sunflower takes about 70–100 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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