When to plant sweet potato in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about May 3 in Huntington to May 27 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 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | May 14 – May 28 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | May 5 – May 19 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | May 11 – May 25 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | May 8 – May 22 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | May 20 – June 3 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | May 9 – May 23 |
Sweet Potato in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly May 3 in Huntington to May 27 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 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 West 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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