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Planting calendar for ZIP 28409 (Wilmington, NC)

When to plant vegetables in Wilmington, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 20, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 15, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 8, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Wilmington, NC planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 28409: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00319461 WILMINGTON 7 SE, NC US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.