Bolivia, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season238 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Bolivia compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bolivia falls between March 1 and April 10, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 238-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 8 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 51 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Wilmington, NC, 32 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 6 |
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 Bolivia, NC
Bolivia, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 17, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bolivia, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Basil | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
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 Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 15 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Bolivia
- Supply Mar 20 · Nov 17
- Oak Island Mar 24 · Nov 17
- Southport Mar 24 · Nov 17
- Winnabow Mar 20 · Nov 15
- Shallotte Mar 20 · Nov 17
- Kure Beach Mar 24 · Nov 17
- Carolina Beach Mar 24 · Nov 17
- Ocean Isle Beach Mar 20 · Nov 17
- Leland Mar 29 · Nov 8
- Delco Mar 27 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bolivia, NC?
The median last spring frost in Bolivia, NC is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bolivia, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Bolivia, NC?
About 238 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bolivia, NC?
Bolivia, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.