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Beaufort, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Beaufort, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 10, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 1, 202617 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 27, 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 Beaufort, NC’s first frost (~Dec 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Beaufort, NC

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ZIP codes in Beaufort

28516

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