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When to Plant Broccoli in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 2 – Mar 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Aug 29.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
HuntingtonFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Mar 29Aug 28 – Sep 4
CharlestonFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 2Aug 24 – Aug 31
ParkersburgFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Mar 31Aug 28 – Sep 4
MorgantownMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 21 – Aug 28
WheelingMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 6Aug 27 – Sep 3
Weirton HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 18 – Aug 25
WeirtonMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 18 – Aug 25
FairmontFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 26 – Sep 2
MartinsburgFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 21 – Aug 28
BeckleyMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 15 – Apr 22Aug 8 – Aug 15
ClarksburgMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 21 – Aug 28
Teays ValleyFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 28 – Sep 4
South CharlestonMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 18 – Aug 25
Saint AlbansFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 24 – Aug 31
ViennaFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Mar 31Aug 28 – Sep 4
BluefieldMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 16Aug 13 – Aug 20
Cross LanesFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 24 – Aug 31
MoundsvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 19 – Aug 26
BridgeportFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 22 – Aug 29
Oak HillMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 17 – Aug 24

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 2 – Mar 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Aug 29.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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