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Planting calendar for ZIP 28711 (Black Mountain, NC)

When to plant vegetables in Black Mountain, NC (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 19, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 23, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 5, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 28711: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00310843 BLACK MTN 2 W, NC US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.