Managing FROST in the Garden
Chart with Average First and Last Frost Dates by County
Map and Chart prepared by Corey Davis and Darrian Bertrand, Applied Climatologists, State Climate Office of North Carolina
With appreciation to Wake County Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Thomas Packer for his assistance on this project.
Quick Tips for Protecting Plants
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- Water plants prior to freezing temperatures
- Trap heat by draping the plant with a frost cloth or sheet. Cover all the way to the ground, straight down from the widest point.
- Mulch roots to minimize temperature fluctuation.
AWIS Weather Service
Season Extension: Cloches, Low tunnels, Row covers, Cold frames, Hot beds, High tunnels and Greenhouses, Season Extension tips from the Local Foods Team