When to Plant Potatoes in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the time to plant potatoes outside runs from Mar 22 – Apr 5 in Huntington to Apr 15 – Apr 29 in Beckley. In Charleston, it's Mar 26 – Apr 9. The average last spring frost differs by about 3 weeks across the state (Apr 12 in Huntington, May 6 in Beckley), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Plant seed potatoes a few weeks before the last frost; cover any shoots if a late frost threatens.
- Plant outside: 1–3 weeks before the last frost.
Potatoes planting dates in West Virginia by city
| City | Zone | Plant outside |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 6b | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Bluefield | 7a | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Bridgeport | 6b | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Buckhannon | 6b | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Charles Town | 7a | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Charleston | 7a | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Clarksburg | 6b | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Dunbar | 7a | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Elkins | 6a | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Fairmont | 6b | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Huntington | 7a | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Hurricane | 7a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Morgantown | 7a | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Moundsville | 6b | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| New Martinsville | 6b | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Nitro | 7a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Oak Hill | 6b | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Princeton | 7a | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Ranson | 7a | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| South Charleston | 7a | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| St. Albans | 7a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Vienna | 6b | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Weirton | 6b | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Wheeling | 6b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in West Virginia, or the general guide to when to plant potatoes.
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