Pinehurst, NC planting zone & frost dates
Pinehurst is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. The last spring frost usually comes around April 1 and the first fall frost around November 5, for a growing season of about 219 days.
Planting calendar for Pinehurst
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 1) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 Transplant outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 Transplant outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 10 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 5).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 13 | Apr 1 | Apr 19 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 19 | Nov 5 | Oct 24 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 19, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 24. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 17.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Pinehurst
- 28370 zone 8a
- 28374 zone 8a
Nearby cities
- Southern Pines zone 8a, last frost Apr 1
- Sanford zone 8a, last frost Apr 10
- Laurinburg zone 8a, last frost Mar 21
- Fort Bragg zone 8a, last frost Mar 30
- Spring Lake zone 8a, last frost Mar 30
- Hope Mills zone 8b, last frost Mar 22
- Fayetteville zone 8b, last frost Mar 30
- Asheboro zone 8a, last frost Apr 5
Questions
What growing zone is Pinehurst, NC?
Pinehurst is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average extreme winter low 10°F to 15°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Pinehurst?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Pinehurst is April 1. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 19.
When can I plant tomatoes in Pinehurst?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 8 – Apr 15. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Carthage Wtp, NC (USC00311515), 16.2 km (10.1 mi) from the city center, elevation 134 m, based on 8 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.