When to plant Asparagus in Delaware

In spring, from Feb 15 – Mar 20 in Dover to Mar 10 – Apr 10 in Wilmington.

In fall, Nov 15 – Jan 1.

Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Asparagus planting dates by place in Delaware
PlaceSpringFall
DoverFeb 15 – Mar 20Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon
MiddletownMar 10 – Apr 10Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon
MilfordMar 10 – Apr 10Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon
NewarkMar 10 – Apr 10Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon
SmyrnaFeb 15 – Mar 20Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon
WilmingtonMar 10 – Apr 10Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for asparagus.