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Planting calendar for ZIP 28557 (Morehead City, NC)

When to plant vegetables in Morehead City, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 18, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 21, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 6, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 28557: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00315830 MOREHEAD CITY 2 WNW, NC US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.