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When to Plant Asparagus in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, plant outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Washington and as late as Mar 12 in Chevy Chase.

Method Plant out (slips, crowns, or tubers)
Days to maturity 730–1095 days

Perennial; plant crowns 2-4 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked. Takes 2-3 years to full production.

Asparagus Planting Dates by City

CityPlant outdoors
WashingtonFeb 24 – Mar 10
Downtown DCMar 1 – Mar 15
Columbia HeightsMar 1 – Mar 15
Mount PleasantMar 12 – Mar 26
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 1 – Mar 15
Northwest OneMar 1 – Mar 15
Foggy BottomMar 12 – Mar 26
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 1 – Mar 15
H Street NEMar 1 – Mar 15
Pleasant PlainsMar 1 – Mar 15
NoMaMar 1 – Mar 15
PetworthMar 1 – Mar 15
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 24 – Mar 10
Park ViewMar 1 – Mar 15
Golden TriangleFeb 24 – Mar 10
ShawMar 1 – Mar 15
BrightwoodMar 1 – Mar 15
Adams MorganMar 1 – Mar 15
Kennedy StreetMar 1 – Mar 15
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 24 – Mar 10
Barracks RowMar 1 – Mar 15
Union MarketMar 1 – Mar 15
AnacostiaFeb 24 – Mar 10
Colorado TriangleMar 12 – Mar 26
Brentwood VillageMar 1 – Mar 15
The WharfFeb 24 – Mar 10
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 1 – Mar 15
Van NessMar 12 – Mar 26
Benning RoadMar 1 – Mar 15
HillcrestMar 1 – Mar 15

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant asparagus in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, plant outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Washington and as late as Mar 12 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do asparagus take to grow?

Asparagus typically take 730–1095 days from planting to harvest. Perennial; plant crowns 2-4 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked. Takes 2-3 years to full production.

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