When to plant asparagus in zone 6

Asparagus in USDA zone 6

Average zone 6 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 20, first fall frost ≈ Oct 20 (183 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Plant crowns 2-4 weeks before the last frost; first light harvest in year two or three.

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• Zone 6 planting calendar