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When to Plant Zucchini in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 30 – Apr 6, then sow outdoors Apr 27 – May 11, 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 Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
HuntingtonMar 22 – Mar 29Apr 19 – May 3Apr 19 – Apr 26
CharlestonMar 26 – Apr 2Apr 23 – May 7Apr 23 – Apr 30
ParkersburgMar 24 – Mar 31Apr 21 – May 5Apr 21 – Apr 28
MorgantownApr 5 – Apr 12May 3 – May 17May 3 – May 10
WheelingMar 30 – Apr 6Apr 27 – May 11Apr 27 – May 4
Weirton HeightsApr 8 – Apr 15May 6 – May 20May 6 – May 13
WeirtonApr 8 – Apr 15May 6 – May 20May 6 – May 13
FairmontMar 28 – Apr 4Apr 25 – May 9Apr 25 – May 2
MartinsburgMar 27 – Apr 3Apr 24 – May 8Apr 24 – May 1
BeckleyApr 15 – Apr 22May 13 – May 27May 13 – May 20
ClarksburgApr 1 – Apr 8Apr 29 – May 13Apr 29 – May 6
Teays ValleyMar 28 – Apr 4Apr 25 – May 9Apr 25 – May 2
South CharlestonApr 2 – Apr 9Apr 30 – May 14Apr 30 – May 7
Saint AlbansMar 28 – Apr 4Apr 25 – May 9Apr 25 – May 2
ViennaMar 24 – Mar 31Apr 21 – May 5Apr 21 – Apr 28
BluefieldApr 9 – Apr 16May 7 – May 21May 7 – May 14
Cross LanesMar 28 – Apr 4Apr 25 – May 9Apr 25 – May 2
MoundsvilleApr 5 – Apr 12May 3 – May 17May 3 – May 10
BridgeportMar 28 – Apr 4Apr 25 – May 9Apr 25 – May 2
Oak HillMar 31 – Apr 7Apr 28 – May 12Apr 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 zucchini in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 30 – Apr 6, then sow outdoors Apr 27 – May 11, 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 zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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