Edward, NC frost dates
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season272 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Edward compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Edward falls between February 12 and March 28, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 16 and December 30.
- The median last frost is 24 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 272-day growing season is among the longest of the 759 North Carolina places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 8 days earlier 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 30 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Greenville, NC, 54 km away, the last frost here is 19 days earlier than there and the growing season is 46 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 12 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 16 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | December 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 Edward, NC
Edward, NC frost dates — last frost Mar 8, first frost Dec 5, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Edward, NC
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Basil | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |
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 Aurora 6 N, NC weather station, 12 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Edward
- Aurora Mar 8 · Dec 5
- Blounts Creek Mar 8 · Dec 5
- Ernul Mar 21 · Nov 17
- Bath Mar 8 · Dec 5
- Alliance Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Bayboro Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Stonewall Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Vandemere Mar 30 · Nov 8
- Belhaven Mar 8 · Dec 5
- Chocowinity Mar 22 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Edward, NC?
The median last spring frost in Edward, NC is March 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Edward, NC?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 16.
How long is the growing season in Edward, NC?
About 272 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Edward, NC?
Edward, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.