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Horse Shoe, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Horse Shoe, NC (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 17, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 23, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 3, 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 Horse Shoe, NC’s first frost (~Oct 23, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Horse Shoe

28742

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