Frost dates for 28359 — Lumberton, NC
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season232 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Lumberton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lumberton falls between March 2 and April 8, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the North Carolina median of Apr 1.
- Its 232-day growing season is longer than 84% 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 55 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Fayetteville, NC, 50 km away, the last frost here is 6 days earlier than there and the growing season is 7 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 2 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | December 2 |
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 Lumberton, NC
Frost dates for 28359 — Lumberton, NC — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. 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 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
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 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
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 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lumberton, 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 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| 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 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| 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 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 Lumberton, NC weather station, 2 km away (elevation 112 ft (34 m)).
ZIP codes in Lumberton: 28358 28359 28360
Frost dates near Lumberton
- Proctorville Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Pembroke Mar 24 · Nov 10
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- Fairmont Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Saint Pauls Mar 24 · Nov 11
- Bladenboro Mar 29 · Nov 8
- Barnesville Apr 1 · Nov 5
- Rowland Mar 24 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lumberton, NC?
The median last spring frost in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton, NC?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Lumberton, NC?
About 232 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lumberton, NC?
Lumberton, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.