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Planting calendar for ZIP 28560 (New Bern, NC)

When to plant vegetables in New Bern, NC (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 23, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 15, 202612 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 New Bern, NC planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 28560: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USW00093719 NEW BERN CRAVEN CO AP, NC US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.