When to plant in Eden, NC
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Eden, North Carolina — all computed from Eden's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7b, Eden supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
EDEN · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Eden’s own odds, recorded at EDEN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 10 | Apr 23 | Apr 9 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Apr 27 | Apr 11 | Mar 29 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 | Nov 9 |
| 28°F | Apr 11 | Mar 30 | Mar 14 | Oct 26 | Nov 6 | Nov 20 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Eden, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 25 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Eden planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Eden, NC?
On average, the last spring frost in Eden is around April 11 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Eden, NC?
The first fall frost in Eden typically arrives around October 29 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Eden in?
Eden is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Eden?
Eden has about 201 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 11) and first fall frost (October 29).
When should I plant tomatoes in Eden?
For Eden, sow tomatoes indoors about February 14–February 28 and move the seedlings out around April 18, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Reidsville · 19 km
- Martinsville · 23 km
- Danville · 31 km
- Summerfield · 37 km
- Greensboro · 46 km
- Elon · 49 km
- Burlington · 53 km
- Kernersville · 54 km
Frost dates recorded at EDEN, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Eden, NC — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00312631. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/north-carolina/eden.