Dana, NC frost dates
Last spring frostApr 14median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season194 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Dana compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dana falls between March 31 and May 1, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 12 and November 6.
- The median last frost is 13 days later than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 194-day growing season is longer than 16% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 9 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 88 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Asheville, NC, 34 km away, the last frost here is 8 days later than there and the growing season is 14 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 31 |
| 50% (median) | April 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 12 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 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 Dana, NC
Dana, NC frost dates — last frost Apr 14, first frost Oct 25, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 5Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 19
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dana, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 17 – Apr 21 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | May 5 – May 19 | May 5 – May 19 | — |
| Basil | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 21 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 5 | Apr 21 – May 5 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
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 Hendersonville 1 Ne, NC weather station, 7 km away (elevation 2,159 ft (658 m)).
Frost dates near Dana
- Flat Rock Apr 14 · Oct 25
- East Flat Rock Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Edneyville Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Hendersonville Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Saluda Mar 27 · Nov 12
- Naples Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Mountain Home Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Tuxedo Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Zirconia Apr 14 · Oct 25
- Bat Cave Apr 5 · Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dana, NC?
The median last spring frost in Dana, NC is April 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dana, NC?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 12.
How long is the growing season in Dana, NC?
About 194 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dana, NC?
Dana, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.