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Scaly Mountain, NC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Scaly Mountain, NC (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 23, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 17, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 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 Scaly Mountain, NC’s first frost (~Oct 17, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Scaly Mountain

28775

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