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Hampton, VA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Hampton, VA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 24, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 15, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 7, 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 Hampton, VA’s first frost (~Nov 15, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Hampton, VA

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February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Hampton, VA (covering 6 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.