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Barco, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Barco, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 27, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 17, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 16, 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 Barco, NC’s first frost (~Nov 17, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Barco

27917

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