What Can Grow in North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina spans from the cold Blue Ridge Mountains to the warm coastal plain - one of the most diverse gardening states.

North Carolina spans USDA zones 5b to 8a. The primary zone is 7a, with a growing season of 200 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, tobacco.

7aPrimary Zone
200 daysAvg Growing Season
6Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in North Carolina
5b6a6b7a7b8a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperssweet potatoestobaccobroccoli
🍎 Top Fruits
strawberriesblueberriesmuscadinespeachesapples
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowersmountain laurelrhododendrons
🌳 Top Trees
longleaf pinewhite oakdogwoodred maple
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm to hot summers; mild to cool winters. Adequate rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in North Carolina
Charlotte
Zone 7b
Raleigh
Zone 7b
Greensboro
Zone 7a
Durham
Zone 7b
Winston-Salem
Zone 7a
Asheville
Zone 6a

Frequently Asked Questions

North Carolina spans USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. The most common zone across the state is 7a. Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm to hot summers; mild to cool winters. Adequate rainfall.

In North Carolina, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, tobacco, broccoli. The growing season of 200 days allows for multiple successions.

North Carolina is well suited for growing strawberries, blueberries, muscadines, peaches, apples. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

North Carolina's growing season averages 200 days. Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm to hot summers; mild to cool winters. Adequate rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.