What Can Grow in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh in the Research Triangle has a productive climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Raleigh, 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 Raleigh
tomatoespepperssweet potatoessweet cornbeansbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Triangle area excellent for growing. Plant warm crops April 1. Excellent fall garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Raleigh, NC is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. Raleigh in the Research Triangle has a productive climate with warm summers and mild winters.

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

Raleigh's Zone 7b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, beans, broccoli. Triangle area excellent for growing. Plant warm crops April 1. Excellent fall garden.

In Raleigh, 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.