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Planting Calendar for Jacksonville, NC

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-season crops, such as kale and lettuce, do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues.  For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed. 

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage. 

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil! 

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible. 

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Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on November 3 (at JACKSONVILLE EOC, NC climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Sep 15-Oct 20
Moon Sep 21-Oct 6
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Aug 11-Sep 8
Moon Aug 11-22, Sep 8
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 25-Sep 15
Moon Aug 25-Sep 7
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Aug 4-11
Moon Aug 4-9
Frost Aug 25-Sep 8
Moon Aug 25-Sep 7
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jul 14-28
Moon Jul 24-28
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Aug 4-11
Moon Aug 4-9
Frost Aug 25-Sep 1
Moon Aug 25-Sep 1
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Aug 18-25
Moon Aug 18-22
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jul 28-Aug 4
Moon Jul 28-Aug 4
Frost Aug 11-18
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Aug 11-Sep 8
Moon Aug 23-Sep 7
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Aug 4-18
Moon Aug 4-9
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Nov 17-Dec 1
Moon Nov 17-19
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Aug 18-Sep 1
Moon Aug 23-Sep 1
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 25-Sep 8
Moon Aug 25-Sep 7
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Sep 1-22
Moon Sep 1-7, Sep 21-22
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Aug 25-Sep 8
Moon Aug 25-Sep 7
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Sep 1-22
Moon Sep 1-7, Sep 21-22
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Aug 25-Sep 8
Moon Aug 25-Sep 7
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 22-Oct 6
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Sep 15-Oct 6
Moon Sep 21-Oct 6
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 25-Sep 8
Moon Aug 25-Sep 7
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Sep 1-15
Moon Sep 8-15
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 6 (at JACKSONVILLE EOC, NC climate station, elevation 16 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Mar 16-30
Moon Mar 29-30
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Oct 6
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 23-28
Apr 6
BasilFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Apr 20-May 4
Moon Apr 27-May 4
Frost Apr 20-May 4
Moon Apr 27-May 4
Sep 22
BeetsN/AFrost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 23-28
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 15-16
Apr 20
Bell PeppersFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 29-Feb 8
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
N/AAug 11
Bok ChoyFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
May 18
BroccoliFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Sep 1
Brussels SproutsFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Jul 28
CabbageFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 13
CantaloupesFrost Mar 16-30
Moon Mar 29-30
Frost Apr 6-20
Moon Apr 6-12
Frost Apr 13-20
Jul 28
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-23
Moon Mar 15-23
Aug 25
CauliflowerFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 30-Apr 13
Moon Mar 30-Apr 12
N/AAug 18
CeleryFrost Jan 11-25
Moon Jan 11-13
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 6
Moon Apr 6
Aug 25
ChivesFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Mar 16-23
Frost Mar 16-23
Sep 8
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Apr 6-20
Moon Apr 6-12
Apr 27
CollardsFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Frost Mar 16-23
Aug 25
CucumbersFrost Mar 16-23
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Aug 25
DillN/AN/AFrost Mar 30-Apr 20
Moon Mar 30-Apr 12
Sep 8
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Jul 28
EggplantsFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
N/AAug 25
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 20
FennelFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Apr 13-20
Frost Apr 6-20
Moon Apr 6-12
Aug 18
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 13-May 4
Moon Apr 27-May 4
Aug 25
Honeydew MelonsFrost Mar 16-23
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Aug 4
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 29-Feb 8
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
N/A
KaleFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 20
KohlrabiFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 16-23
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 20
LeeksFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 29-Feb 8
Frost Mar 16-30
Moon Mar 29-30
N/AJul 21
LettuceFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 16-23
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 20
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Mar 8-23
Moon Mar 8-14
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-May 4
Moon Apr 27-May 4
Aug 25
OnionsN/AFrost Mar 8-23
Moon Mar 15-23
N/AJul 28
OreganoFrost Jan 25-Feb 22
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
N/AAug 25
ParsleyFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 29-Feb 8
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Mar 8-Apr 13
Moon Mar 8-14, Mar 29-Apr 12
Aug 18
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 15-16
Jul 28
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost Apr 27-May 11
PeasN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 20
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-23
Moon Mar 15-23
Aug 25
PumpkinsFrost Mar 16-30
Moon Mar 29-30
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Jul 21
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 15-16
Sep 8
RosemaryFrost Jan 11-25
Moon Jan 11-13
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
N/ASep 8
SageFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
N/AAug 18
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-23
Moon Mar 15-23
Jul 28
SpinachFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 16-23
Frost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 8-14
Apr 20
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost Apr 20-May 4
Moon Apr 27-May 4
Aug 18
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 20-May 4
Moon Apr 20-26
Jul 21
Swiss ChardFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Mar 23-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Frost Mar 16-Apr 6
Moon Mar 29-Apr 6
Apr 20
ThymeFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 29-Feb 8
Frost Apr 13-20
N/AAug 11
TomatillosFrost Feb 22-Mar 8
Moon Feb 27-Mar 8
Frost Apr 20-May 4
Moon Apr 27-May 4
N/AAug 18
TomatoesFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 8-12
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
N/AAug 4
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 8-16
Moon Mar 15-16
Oct 6
WatermelonsFrost Mar 16-30
Moon Mar 29-30
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 13-20
Aug 4
Winter SquashFrost Mar 16-23
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Jul 14
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Mar 16-23
Frost Apr 13-27
Moon Apr 27
Frost Apr 20-27
Moon Apr 27
Sep 1
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