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Planting calendar for ZIP 23709 (Portsmouth, VA)

When to plant vegetables in Portsmouth, VA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 16, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 26, 202615 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 1, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Portsmouth, VA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 23709: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USW00013750 NORFOLK NAS, VA US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.