FrostCal

When to Plant Oregano in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Apr 20 – Apr 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Huntington and as late as May 6 in Beckley.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 80–90 days

Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

Oregano Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
HuntingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 12 – Apr 19
CharlestonFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 16 – Apr 23
ParkersburgFeb 17 – Mar 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
MorgantownMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 26 – May 3
WheelingFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 20 – Apr 27
Weirton HeightsMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 29 – May 6
WeirtonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 29 – May 6
FairmontFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
MartinsburgFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 17 – Apr 24
BeckleyMar 11 – Mar 25May 6 – May 13
ClarksburgFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 22 – Apr 29
Teays ValleyFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
South CharlestonFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 23 – Apr 30
Saint AlbansFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
ViennaFeb 17 – Mar 3Apr 14 – Apr 21
BluefieldMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 30 – May 7
Cross LanesFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
MoundsvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Apr 26 – May 3
BridgeportFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 18 – Apr 25
Oak HillFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 21 – Apr 28

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 oregano in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Apr 20 – Apr 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Huntington and as late as May 6 in Beckley.

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 oregano take to grow?

Oregano typically take 80–90 days from planting to harvest. Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

Other Crops in West Virginia

When to plant oregano in other states

Related Guides