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When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, plant outdoors May 4 – May 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 26 in Huntington and as late as May 20 in Beckley.

Method Plant out (slips, crowns, or tubers)
Days to maturity 90–120 days

Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.

Sweet Potatoes Planting Dates by City

CityPlant outdoors
HuntingtonApr 26 – May 10
CharlestonApr 30 – May 14
ParkersburgApr 28 – May 12
MorgantownMay 10 – May 24
WheelingMay 4 – May 18
Weirton HeightsMay 13 – May 27
WeirtonMay 13 – May 27
FairmontMay 2 – May 16
MartinsburgMay 1 – May 15
BeckleyMay 20 – Jun 3
ClarksburgMay 6 – May 20
Teays ValleyMay 2 – May 16
South CharlestonMay 7 – May 21
Saint AlbansMay 2 – May 16
ViennaApr 28 – May 12
BluefieldMay 14 – May 28
Cross LanesMay 2 – May 16
MoundsvilleMay 10 – May 24
BridgeportMay 2 – May 16
Oak HillMay 5 – May 19

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 sweet potatoes in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, plant outdoors May 4 – May 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 26 in Huntington and as late as May 20 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 sweet potatoes take to grow?

Sweet Potatoes typically take 90–120 days from planting to harvest. Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.

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