USDA Hardiness Zone 7B includes parts of North Carolina, Arkansas, northern Georgia, and the southern Appalachian foothills, with average annual minimum temperatures between 5ยฐF and 10ยฐF. The growing season extends to approximately 220 frost-free days, from a last spring frost around Mar 28 to a first fall frost near Nov 3. With over seven months of warm weather, Zone 7B supports two full planting cycles for many crops. Fall gardening is particularly productive here โ cool-season vegetables planted in late summer thrive through November. For a personalized forecast based on your specific zip code, use our free planting calendar. Browse individual plant guides for detailed growing instructions, or explore how USDA zones work to better understand your growing conditions.
๐ฑ Zone 7B Planting Guide
Last Spring Frost
Mar 28
First Fall Frost
Nov 3
Growing Season
220 days
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