Wirtz, VA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 20median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season188 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Wirtz compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Wirtz falls between April 1 and May 8, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 11 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the Virginia median of Apr 13.
- Its 188-day growing season is longer than 30% of the 837 Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 198 days).
- The last frost is 15 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 104 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Roanoke, VA, 28 km away, the last frost here is 17 days later than there and the growing season is 24 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 1 |
| 50% (median) | April 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 11 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Wirtz, VA
Wirtz, VA frost dates — last frost Apr 20, first frost Oct 25, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Transplant outside: May 4 to May 25
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Wirtz, VA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 23 – Apr 27 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Basil | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 27 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 6 – May 4 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 4 – May 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Rocky Mt, VA weather station, 17 km away (elevation 1,316 ft (401 m)).
Frost dates near Wirtz
- Union Hall Apr 20 · Oct 25
- Glade Hill Apr 20 · Oct 25
- Moneta Apr 7 · Oct 31
- Goodview Apr 3 · Nov 1
- Rocky Mount Apr 20 · Oct 25
- Hardy Apr 3 · Nov 1
- Redwood Apr 20 · Oct 25
- Boones Mill Apr 21 · Oct 25
- Penhook Apr 20 · Oct 25
- Sandy Level Apr 22 · Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wirtz, VA?
The median last spring frost in Wirtz, VA is April 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Wirtz, VA?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 11.
How long is the growing season in Wirtz, VA?
About 188 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Wirtz, VA?
Wirtz, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.