What Can Grow in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem in the Piedmont has productive growing conditions with warm summers.

Winston-Salem, NC is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season lasts about 195 days, with last frost around March 25 and first fall frost around October 22. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes.

7aUSDA Zone
195 daysFrost-Free
March 25Last Frost
October 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Winston-Salem
tomatoespepperssweet potatoesbeanssquashbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Piedmont Triad location. Plant warm crops April 5. Good conditions for sweet potatoes and beans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Winston-Salem, NC is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. Winston-Salem in the Piedmont has productive growing conditions with warm summers.

The average last spring frost in Winston-Salem is around March 25. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 195 days.

Winston-Salem's Zone 7a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beans, squash, broccoli. Piedmont Triad location. Plant warm crops April 5. Good conditions for sweet potatoes and beans.

In Winston-Salem, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 25. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.