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When to Plant Tomatoes in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Huntington and as late as May 13 in Beckley.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–85 days

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

Tomatoes Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
HuntingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 19 – Apr 26
CharlestonFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 23 – Apr 30
ParkersburgFeb 17 – Mar 3Apr 21 – Apr 28
MorgantownMar 1 – Mar 15May 3 – May 10
WheelingFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 27 – May 4
Weirton HeightsMar 4 – Mar 18May 6 – May 13
WeirtonMar 4 – Mar 18May 6 – May 13
FairmontFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 25 – May 2
MartinsburgFeb 20 – Mar 6Apr 24 – May 1
BeckleyMar 11 – Mar 25May 13 – May 20
ClarksburgFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 29 – May 6
Teays ValleyFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 25 – May 2
South CharlestonFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 30 – May 7
Saint AlbansFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 25 – May 2
ViennaFeb 17 – Mar 3Apr 21 – Apr 28
BluefieldMar 5 – Mar 19May 7 – May 14
Cross LanesFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 25 – May 2
MoundsvilleMar 1 – Mar 15May 3 – May 10
BridgeportFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 25 – May 2
Oak HillFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 28 – May 5

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 tomatoes in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Huntington and as late as May 13 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 tomatoes take to grow?

Tomatoes typically take 60–85 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

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