§ When to plant · North Carolina · Checked Sept 2026
In Charlotte, tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can go out around April 14, and frost has historically passed 9 years in 10 by April 28. Cool-season crops go in from January, and again from July for fall.
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§ 010 · Frost dates
Based on NOAA's 1991–2020 station records, with adjustments for tender crops.
| City · NOAA station | Last frost, on average | Plant tender crops from | Frost is over, 9 of 10 years by | Fall frost possible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ApexAPEX · 4 km | Mar 27 | Apr 9April 9 | Apr 21 | Oct 26 |
| AshevilleASHEVILLE · 3 km | Apr 6 | Apr 23April 23 | May 9 | Oct 17 |
| BurlingtonBURLINGTON FIRE STATION #5 · 3 km | Mar 29 | Apr 15April 15 | May 2 | Oct 26 |
| CaryAPEX · 5 km | Mar 27 | Apr 9April 9 | Apr 21 | Oct 26 |
| Chapel HillCHAPEL HILL WILLIAMS AIRPORT · 2 km | Mar 29 | Apr 14April 14 | Apr 29 | Oct 23 |
| CharlotteCHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AIRPORT · 11 km | Mar 30 | Apr 14April 14 | Apr 28 | Oct 22 |
| ConcordCONCORD · 5 km | Apr 1 | Apr 16April 16 | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| DurhamDURHAM · 9 km | Apr 2 | Apr 17April 17 | May 1 | Oct 24 |
| FayettevilleFAYETTEVILLE (PWC) · 11 km | Mar 30 | Apr 13April 13 | Apr 27 | Oct 28 |
| GastoniaGASTONIA · 4 km | Mar 27 | Apr 11April 11 | Apr 26 | Oct 28 |
| GreensboroGREENSBORO WTP · 2 km | Apr 1 | Apr 14April 14 | Apr 27 | Oct 23 |
| GreenvilleGREENVILLE · 5 km | Mar 27 | Apr 9April 9 | Apr 22 | Oct 26 |
| High PointHIGH PT · 3 km | Mar 30 | Apr 15April 15 | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| HuntersvilleCHARLOTTE DOUGLAS AIRPORT · 22 km | Mar 30 | Apr 14April 14 | Apr 28 | Oct 22 |
| JacksonvilleNEW RIVER MCAF · 3 km | Mar 23 | Apr 5April 5 | Apr 17 | Nov 1 |
| KannapolisCONCORD · 9 km | Apr 1 | Apr 16April 16 | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| RaleighRALEIGH STATE UNIV · 7 km | Mar 28 | Apr 9April 9 | Apr 21 | Oct 28 |
| Wake ForestFALLS LAKE · 10 km | Apr 4 | Apr 18April 18 | May 2 | Oct 22 |
| WilmingtonWILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 7 km | Mar 19 | Apr 1April 1 | Apr 13 | Nov 5 |
| Winston-SalemWINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AIRPORT · 5 km | Mar 26 | Apr 11April 11 | Apr 27 | Oct 28 |
North Carolina's 20 largest cities (U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates), A to Z, each with its nearest NOAA station and the distance to it. Search any town to get its nearest station. "Plant tender crops from" is halfway between the average last frost and the date frost is over 9 years in 10; if frost is in the forecast after it, wait until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
§ 020 · What to plant
Planting windows from North Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service. Filter by season or crop group; every view has its own link.
Link to this view getezina.com/when-to-plant/north-carolina/
§ 030 · Crop by crop
Each crop has its own link, like #tomatoes. Tender crops wait for the frost dates above; succession crops are sown again every few weeks for a steady harvest.
Eruca vesicaria
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Mar, and again Jul–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Sep–Dec.
Ready in about 35 days.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Asparagus officinalis
Perennial
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan, and again Feb, and again Mar.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Jun.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ocimum basilicum
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant May–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant May–Aug.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 35 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–May, and again Aug–Sep.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): sow Mar–Aug.
Ready in about 58 days; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Apr.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 4 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jul–Sep.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): set out transplants Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 65 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Feb, and again Jul–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–May.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jun–Sep.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): set out transplants Feb–Apr, and again Jul–Sep.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 80 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Jun.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Jul.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Daucus carota
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–May, and again Aug–Oct.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): sow Mar–Oct.
Ready in about 70 days; sow again every 7 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jun–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–May, and again Jun–Aug.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 68 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Apium graveolens
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jun–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jun–Aug.
Ready in about 90 days from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jul–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Feb, and again Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 75 days from seed, 60 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Coriandrum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–May, and again Jul–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jun–Nov.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jun–Nov.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Feb–Oct.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 55 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis sativus
TenderSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Aug.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant May–Aug.
Ready in about 58 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Anethum graveolens
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–May.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum melongena
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jun–Jul.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–Jun.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Foeniculum vulgare
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jul–Nov.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium sativum
Cool seasonOverwinters
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Sep–Nov.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Oct–Jan.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Oct–Dec.
Ready in about 240 days.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus vulgaris
TenderSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Aug, and again Apr–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Sep.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): sow May–Jul.
Ready in about 55 days; sow again every 5 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium fistulosum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Apr, and again Jul–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Feb, and again Mar–May, and again Jun–Jul.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–May, and again Jul–Oct.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Feb–May, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–May, and again Jul–Oct.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium ampeloprasum
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–May, and again Jul–Sep.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Lactuca sativa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Sep, and again Feb–Apr, and again Jul–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Mar, and again Feb–May, and again Apr–May, and again Aug–Oct, and again Sep–Oct.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Feb–May, and again Aug–Nov.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus lunatus
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant May–Jul, and again May–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant May–Jul, and again Jun–Aug.
Ready in about 75 days. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vitis rotundifolia
Perennial
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Mar–Apr.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–Apr.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Mar–Apr.
Source: N.C. Cooperative Extension (NC State Extension), Franklin County Center, Growing Muscadine Grapes in the Home Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica juncea
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jul–Nov.
Ready in about 45 days.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Jul.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant May–Jul.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant May–Aug.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Mar, and again May–Jun, and again Sep–Dec.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Feb–Apr.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Petroselinum crispum
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–May, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 78 days from seed, 50 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pastinaca sativa
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–May, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 120 days.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Arachis hypogaea
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant May–Jun.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 130 days. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pisum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): sow Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 65 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Capsicum annuum
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jun–Jul.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–Jun.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): set out transplants Apr–May.
Ready in about 70 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum tuberosum
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Apr.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Mar.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant Feb–Apr.
Ready in about 100 days.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Jun.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant May–Aug.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Raphanus sativus
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
Ready in about 28 days; sow again every 3 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica napus
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jul–Nov.
Ready in about 95 days.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vigna unguiculata
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Mar–May.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Aug.
Ready in about 65 days. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Spinacia oleracea
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Apr, and again Aug–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): sow Feb–May, and again Aug–Nov.
Ready in about 42 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
TenderSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Aug.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): plant May–Aug.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zea mays
TenderSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Jun.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Jul.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): sow May–Jul.
Ready in about 78 days; sow again every 6 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ipomoea batatas
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant May–Jun.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 100 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool season
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Sep.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–May, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 40 from transplants.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum lycopersicum
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Jan–Mar, and again Jun–Jul.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Mar–Jun.
Western North Carolina (Mountains): set out transplants Apr–May.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Feb–Oct.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Nov.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Citrullus lanatus
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant May–Jun.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 85 days from seed, 75 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita moschata
Tender
Central North Carolina (Piedmont): plant Apr–Aug.
Eastern North Carolina (Coastal Plain): plant Apr–Aug.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 80 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: NC State Extension (North Carolina Cooperative Extension), NC State University, North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs (regional editions: Central, Eastern, Western). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
§ 040 · Questions
On average from about March 19 in Wilmington to April 6 in Asheville. Frost is over 9 years in 10 by April 13 to May 9.
The extension service lists January to July. Tomatoes are frost-tender, so Ezina dates them from about April 14 in Charlotte. If frost is in the forecast, wait until it passes.
The extension calendar lists arugula, carrots, cilantro, collards, dill, fennel and more for October.
The latest fall windows on the calendar close in December. Filter by Fall above to see what is still open.
A zone is the coldest winter night, not a frost date. These dates come from NOAA station records and the extension service.
Yes. Run Ezina Dig on your address and your bed plans are dated from that site's own frost records, on iPhone and Android in the contiguous U.S.