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Atlantic, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Atlantic, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 11, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 30, 202615 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 30, 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 Atlantic, NC’s first frost (~Nov 30, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Atlantic, NC

January

February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in Atlantic

28511

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