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Ash, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Ash, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 26, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 11, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 14, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Ash, NC’s first frost (~Nov 11, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Ash

28420

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Ash, NC (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.