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Newport, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Newport, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 26, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 16, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 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 Newport, NC’s first frost (~Nov 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Newport, NC

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March

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September

December

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ZIP codes in Newport

28570

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