Celo 2 S, NC Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Celo 2 S garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Apr 26
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Oct 15
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
172 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 7a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Apr 8 Apr 26 May 13
First fall frost Nov 1 Oct 15 Oct 1
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Apr 12 · first Oct 26

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the CELO 2 S station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Celo 2 S

Computed from Celo 2 S's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-7 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Mar 1 – Mar 15 May 3 – May 10
🫑 Peppers Feb 15 – Mar 1 May 10 – May 17
🥬 Lettuce Mar 15 – Mar 29 Mar 29 – Apr 12 Mar 29 – Apr 26
🫛 Peas Mar 15 – Mar 29
🥕 Carrots Apr 5 – Apr 26
🥦 Broccoli Mar 8 – Mar 22 Apr 5 – Apr 19
🥬 Kale Mar 15 – Mar 29 Mar 29 – Apr 12 Mar 29 – Apr 12
🥒 Cucumbers Mar 29 – Apr 5 May 3 – May 10 May 3 – May 10
🥒 Zucchini Mar 29 – Apr 5 May 3 – May 10 May 3 – May 10
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) May 3 – May 10
🌽 Sweet Corn May 3 – May 10
🌿 Basil Mar 15 – Mar 29 May 3 – May 10 May 10 – May 17
🧄 Garlic Fall: Sep 3 – Oct 1

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Celo 2 S's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Celo 2 S

Roughly 172 frost-free days gives Celo 2 S gardeners room for nearly every common vegetable. Warm-season crops go out after Apr 26; a fall garden sown in late summer matures comfortably before the Oct 15 frost.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Celo 2 S, NC?

The average last spring frost in Celo 2 S is around Apr 26, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Celo 2 S, NC?

The average first fall frost in Celo 2 S arrives around Oct 15. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Celo 2 S?

About 172 frost-free days on average, from Apr 26 to Oct 15. That fits nearly all common vegetables, though the longest-season melons and sweet potatoes benefit from transplants.

What USDA zone is Celo 2 S in?

USDA zone 7a on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.