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Fairfield, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Fairfield, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 7, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 4, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 21, 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 Fairfield, NC’s first frost (~Nov 4, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Fairfield

27826

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