What Can Grow in Durham, NC

Durham in the Research Triangle has excellent growing conditions and a strong urban farming community.

Durham, NC is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season lasts about 200 days, with last frost around March 20 and first fall frost around October 28. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes.

7bUSDA Zone
200 daysFrost-Free
March 20Last Frost
October 28First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Durham
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💡 Planting Tips

Strong local food scene. Urban farms thriving. Plant warm crops April 1.

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Durham, NC is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. Durham in the Research Triangle has excellent growing conditions and a strong urban farming community.

The average last spring frost in Durham is around March 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 28, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 200 days.

Durham's Zone 7b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beans, herbs, squash. Strong local food scene. Urban farms thriving. Plant warm crops April 1.

In Durham, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.