Frost Dates for Lumberton, NC 28358
Last spring frost March 29 · First fall frost November 1 · 217 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 28358 has about 33,100 people, the largest of 3 ZIP codes in Lumberton.
Long season: 217 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 13–April 17 (35 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 18 (35 days).
Frost probability for 28358
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 17 | March 29 | March 13 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | November 1 | November 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ELIZABETHTOWN (30.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Lumberton, NC
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28358 | March 29 | November 1 | 8b |
| 28360 | March 28 | November 1 | 8b |
| 28359 | March 28 | November 1 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 217-day season in Lumberton
In Lumberton (217 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 22 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 175 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 12. | Jul 2 |
| Pepper | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 175 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 12. | Jul 7 |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 259 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 259 available after Mar 8. | Aug 30 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Peas | — | Feb 1–Apr 12 | 280 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 1. | Aug 21 |
| Zucchini | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Onion | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 252 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 1–Mar 22 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Kale | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 252 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 1. | Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 266 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 1. | Aug 30 |
| Radish | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 238 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 1 | 322 | overwinter: Plant Nov 1 to Nov 22; harvest the following summer. | Nov 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 22–Apr 19 | 273 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 22; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 189 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 5. | Jul 14 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 182 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 12. | Jun 19 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 231 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 22. | Aug 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 15 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 266 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 1. | Jul 31 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 182 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 12. | Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 175 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 12. | Jul 12 |
| Okra | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 196 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Basil | Feb 22 | Apr 19–Apr 19 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 1–Mar 22 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Parsley | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 217 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 5. | Aug 16 |
| Celery | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 217 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 5. | Jun 27 |
| Scallions | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Collards | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 175 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 12. | Jun 27 |
| Chives | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 231 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 231 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Oregano | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 217 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Sage | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 231 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 231 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 231 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 231 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Cosmos | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Lavender | Jan 4 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 238 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Melons | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 175 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 12. | Jun 27 |
| Mint | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 238 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 196 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 5. | Jul 31 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 182 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 12. | Jun 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 203 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 203 available after Mar 29. | Jul 26 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 182 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 5. | Jul 7 |
| Watermelon | Mar 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 182 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 5. | Jul 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Zinnias | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
Month by month in Lumberton
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 4), Lavender (Jan 4), Onion (Jan 4), Rosemary (Jan 4), Celery (Jan 18), Collards (Jan 18), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 1), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 1), Cabbage (Feb 1), Lettuce (Feb 1), Sage (Feb 1), Swiss Chard (Feb 1), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 1), Beets (Feb 1), Dill (Feb 1), Peas (Feb 1), Radish (Feb 1), Spinach (Feb 1), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 22). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 1), Corn (Mar 1), Cosmos (Mar 1), Nasturtiums (Mar 1), Okra (Mar 1), Zinnias (Mar 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 1), Turnip (Mar 1), Carrots (Mar 8), Potatoes (Mar 15), Sunflowers (Mar 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 1), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 1), Cabbage (Mar 1), Collards (Mar 1), Kale (Mar 1), Lettuce (Mar 1), +12 more. Last frost around March 29. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 5), Pole Beans (Apr 5). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 5), Chives (Apr 5), Corn (Apr 5), Okra (Apr 5), Oregano (Apr 5), Parsley (Apr 5), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 19), Pumpkin (Jun 19), Cantaloupe (Jun 27), Celery (Jun 27), Melons (Jun 27), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 2), Watermelon (Jul 2), Pepper (Jul 7), Tomatillos (Jul 7), Eggplant (Jul 12), Corn (Jul 14), +3 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 5), Cosmos (Aug 5), Cucumber (Aug 5), Zinnias (Aug 5), Broccoli (Aug 6), Nasturtiums (Aug 10), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 5), Cilantro (Sep 5), Collards (Sep 9), Scallions (Sep 9), Bok Choy (Sep 10), Lettuce (Sep 10), +6 more. |
| October | First fall frost approaching (around November 1). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 1). First frost around November 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 22). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Lumberton, NC (ZIP 28358)?
The median last spring frost date for Lumberton, NC (ZIP code 28358) is around March 29. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 13; one in ten it runs past April 17.
What is the first fall frost date in Lumberton, NC?
The median first fall frost date for Lumberton, NC is around November 1. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Lumberton, NC?
The frost-free growing season in Lumberton is about 217 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Lumberton (217 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Lumberton, NC?
Lumberton, NC is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Lumberton, NC?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 22 and plant out Apr 12 in Lumberton. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lumberton?
Two: plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8.
When do I plant garlic in Lumberton?
Nov 1 to Nov 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lumberton?
Yes: plant out Apr 12 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 2 for a fall crop.
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