Edenton, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Edenton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Edenton falls between March 5 and April 8, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 235-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season (state median 218 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 47 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Suffolk, VA, 77 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 2 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 5 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Edenton, NC
Edenton, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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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 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
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 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
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 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Edenton, 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 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| 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 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| 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 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Edenton, NC weather station, 10 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
Frost dates near Edenton
- Merry Hill Mar 24 · Nov 14
- Tyner Mar 24 · Nov 14
- Winfall Mar 24 · Nov 14
- Hertford Mar 24 · Nov 14
- Roper Mar 31 · Nov 7
- Colerain Mar 29 · Nov 7
- Belvidere Mar 27 · Nov 17
- Harrellsville Apr 6 · Nov 1
- Plymouth Mar 31 · Nov 7
- Hobbsville Apr 20 · Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Edenton, NC?
The median last spring frost in Edenton, NC is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Edenton, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Edenton, NC?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Edenton, NC?
Edenton, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.