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Can You Grow Onion in West Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.
Plant zones
West Virginia last frost
West Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Onions in West Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on West Virginia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Onion
Onions are a staple crop that stores well and can be grown as sets transplants or from seed.
Growing from sets is easiest for beginners. Plant in early spring — onions are frost-tolerant. Day-length sensitive — choose short-day long-day or day-neutral varieties based on your latitude.
Gardening in West Virginia
West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Onion in West Virginia?
Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.
What zone is West Virginia?
West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Onions in West Virginia?
Plant Onions around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 30 – Jul 30.