West Virginia Planting Zones & Schedule

West Virginia’s USDA growing zones range from Zone 5b to Zone 7a, depending on where you are in the state. Many counties in West Virginia fall in multiple zones, though Zone 5b is limited to a small area of high elevation in the eastern highlands.

Most of West Virginia falls in Zones 6a, 6b, and 7a where you can grow a wide range of crops including cool-season vegetables like carrots, beets, and leafy greens and warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers.

 

West Virginia Last & First Frost Dates

  • *Keep in mind that frost can occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather to determine the best time to plant.

  • The growing season in West Virginia averages about 150 days statewide, ranging from 145 in high-elevation areas up to 180 days in the southern valleys. Refer to the planting schedules below to determine the best timing for your zone.

Zone 5 Planting Schedule

Zone 6 Planting Schedule

Zone 7 Planting Schedule