Bayboro, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 30median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season223 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Bayboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bayboro falls between March 11 and April 15, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 30.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 223-day growing season is longer than 63% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 14 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 43 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greenville, NC, 75 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 11 |
| 50% (median) | March 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 30 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bayboro, NC
Bayboro, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 30, first frost Nov 8, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Transplant outside: Apr 13 to May 4
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bayboro, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Basil | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Bayboro 3 Sw, NC weather station, 6 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Bayboro
- Stonewall Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Alliance Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Merritt Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Vandemere Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Oriental Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Grantsboro Mar 21 · Nov 17
- Aurora Mar 8 · Dec 5
- Arapahoe Mar 19 · Nov 22
- Hobucken Mar 8 · Dec 5
- Edward Mar 8 · Dec 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bayboro, NC?
The median last spring frost in Bayboro, NC is March 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bayboro, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Bayboro, NC?
About 223 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bayboro, NC?
Bayboro, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.