When to Plant Tomatoes in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the time to transplant tomatoes outside runs from Apr 19 – May 3 in Huntington to May 13 – May 27 in Beckley. In Charleston, it's Apr 23 – May 7. 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.
Tomatoes are killed by frost and sulk in cold soil. Wait until nights stay above 50°F, usually one to three weeks after the average last frost.
- Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Tomatoes planting dates in West Virginia by city
| City | Zone | Start indoors | Transplant outside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 6b | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 13 – May 27 |
| Bluefield | 7a | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Bridgeport | 6b | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Buckhannon | 6b | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Charles Town | 7a | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Charleston | 7a | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Clarksburg | 6b | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Dunbar | 7a | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Elkins | 6a | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 |
| Fairmont | 6b | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Huntington | 7a | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Hurricane | 7a | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Morgantown | 7a | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Moundsville | 6b | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 3 – May 17 |
| New Martinsville | 6b | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Nitro | 7a | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Oak Hill | 6b | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Princeton | 7a | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Ranson | 7a | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| South Charleston | 7a | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| St. Albans | 7a | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Vienna | 6b | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Weirton | 6b | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Wheeling | 6b | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 |
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 tomatoes.
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