When to plant sweet potato in Virginia
Virginia spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 6 in Norfolk to May 17 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 | April 19 – May 3 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | April 13 – April 27 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | April 14 – April 28 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | April 24 – May 8 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | April 22 – May 6 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | April 14 – April 28 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | April 14 – April 28 |
Sweet Potato in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly April 6 in Norfolk to May 17 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato 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 sweet potato take to grow in Virginia?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 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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