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Hendersonville, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Hendersonville, NC (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 14, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 25, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 29, 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 Hendersonville, NC’s first frost (~Oct 25, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Hendersonville, NC

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Hendersonville, NC (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.