When to plant fennel (bulb) in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant fennel (bulb) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | March 12 – March 26 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | March 5 – March 19 |
Fennel (Bulb) in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant fennel (bulb) in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to transplant fennel (bulb) spans roughly March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the fennel (bulb) planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fennel (bulb) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does fennel (bulb) take to grow in North Carolina?
Fennel (Bulb) takes about 65–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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