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When to Plant Asparagus in Port Sulphur, Louisiana (70083)

Location

Port Sulphur, Louisiana

ZIP Code

70083

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Asparagus seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Asparagus officinalis
Days to Maturity 56 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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Growing Asparagus in Zone 9b

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Port Sulphur, Louisiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Plan to transplant your Asparagus seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, February 24, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.