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Atlantic Beach, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Atlantic Beach, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 3, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 13, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 23, 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 Beach, NC’s first frost (~Dec 13, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Atlantic Beach, NC

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February

March

April

September

October

December

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ZIP codes in Atlantic Beach

28512

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