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Morehead City, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Morehead City, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 18, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 21, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 6, 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 Morehead City, NC’s first frost (~Nov 21, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Morehead City

28557

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