Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Cape carteret, NC, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Cape carteret, NC Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Cape carteret, NC
The average last frost date in spring for Cape carteret is March 28th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 11th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Cape carteret, NC
The average first frost date in fall for Cape carteret is November 25th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Cape carteret, NC
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Cape carteret is approximately 242 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Cape carteret, NC Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Cape carteret, NC Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from January 31st to February 14th), starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st), and starting Rosemary seeds indoors (from January 17th to January 31st).
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th), direct sowing Poppy (from February 28th to March 14th), and direct sowing Mustard (from February 28th to March 14th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Milk Thistle (from March 14th to March 28th), direct sowing Fenugreek (from March 28th to April 11th), and direct sowing Swiss Chard (from March 14th to March 28th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Cucumber (from April 4th to April 18th), direct sowing Butternut Squash (from April 4th to April 18th), and direct sowing Zinnia (from April 4th to April 18th).