Last frost date in Norfolk, Virginia
March 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 1.
November 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Norfolk NAS (USW00013750), 2.8 miles from Norfolk, elevation 17 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 26 | Mar 16 | Apr 1 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 8 | Nov 26 | Dec 17 |
An early or late year is one in 10: 1 year in 10 the frost comes before the early date, and 1 year in 10 after the late date.
Frost-free days in an average year: 255
Planting calendar for Norfolk
Fall planting
USDA dates for places whose average first freeze is about November 30 (Norfolk: November 26).
- OkraJune 1 – Sept 20 (past for this year)
- SoybeansJune 1 – July 30 (past for this year)
- Summer squashJune 1 – Sept 1 (past for this year)
- Sweet potatoesJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Nov 1Now
- Peppers plantsJune 15 – Sept 1 (past for this year)
- Black-eyed peasJuly 1 – Sept 10 (past for this year)
- Eggplant plantsJuly 1 – Sept 1 (past for this year)
- CucumbersJuly 15 – Sept 15 (past for this year)
- Winter squashJuly 15 – Aug 15 (past for this year)
- Broccoli plantsAug 1 – Oct 1 (past for this year)
- Brussels sprouts plantsAug 1 – Oct 1 (past for this year)
- Celery and celeriac plantsAug 1 – Dec 1Now
- Lima beansAug 1 – Sept 15 (past for this year)
- PotatoesAug 1 – Sept 15 (past for this year)
- TomatoesAug 1 – Sept 1 (past for this year)
- Cauliflower plantsAug 15 – Oct 10 (past for this year)
- SalsifyAug 15 – Sept 30 (past for this year)
- ShallotsAug 15 – Oct 15 (past for this year)
- Snap beansAug 15 – Sept 20 (past for this year)
- Witloof chicoryAug 15 – Sept 30 (past for this year)
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 15Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- GarlicSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- DandelionSept 15 – Dec 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
USDA lists horseradish as generally spring-planted here.
Spring planting
USDA dates for places whose average last freeze is about March 20 (Norfolk: March 16).
- Corn saladJan 1 – Mar 15
- RutabagaJan 15 – Mar 1
- SpinachJan 15 – Mar 15
- RadishesJan 20 – May 1
- Asparagus plantsFeb 1 – Mar 10
- Cabbage plantsFeb 1 – Mar 1
- Garden peasFeb 1 – Mar 15
- GarlicFeb 1 – Mar 1
- Leaf lettuceFeb 1 – Apr 1
- LeeksFeb 1 – Mar 1
- Onion setsFeb 1 – Mar 20
- ShallotsFeb 1 – Mar 10
- Cauliflower plantsFeb 10 – Mar 10
- Chervil and chivesFeb 10 – Mar 10
- DandelionFeb 10 – Mar 10
- Onion plants plantsFeb 10 – Mar 10
- Onion seedFeb 10 – Mar 10
- PotatoesFeb 10 – Mar 15
- SorrelFeb 10 – Mar 20
- TurnipsFeb 10 – Mar 10
- BeetsFeb 15 – May 15
- Broccoli plantsFeb 15 – Mar 15
- Brussels sprouts plantsFeb 15 – Mar 15
- CarrotsFeb 15 – Mar 20
- Collards plantsFeb 15 – May 1
- Head lettuce plantsFeb 15 – Mar 10
- ParsleyFeb 15 – Mar 15
- ParsnipsFeb 15 – Mar 15
- SalsifyFeb 15 – Mar 1
- KaleFeb 20 – Mar 10
- KohlrabiFeb 20 – Mar 10
- Mustard greensFeb 20 – Apr 1
- Swiss chardFeb 20 – May 15
- Upland cressFeb 20 – Mar 15
- Celery and celeriac plantsMar 1 – Apr 1
- EndiveMar 1 – Apr 1
- Florence fennelMar 1 – Apr 1
- Snap beansMar 15 – May 25
- Sweet cornMar 15 – May 1
- Black-eyed peasApr 1 – July 1
- Cantaloupe (muskmelon)Apr 1 – May 1
- CucumbersApr 1 – May 1
- Eggplant plantsApr 1 – May 1
- Lima beansApr 1 – June 15
- New Zealand spinachApr 1 – May 15
- OkraApr 1 – June 15
- Summer squashApr 1 – May 15
- TomatoesApr 1 – May 20
- WatermelonApr 1 – May 1
- Peppers plantsApr 10 – June 1
- SoybeansApr 10 – June 30
- Sweet potatoesApr 10 – June 1
- Witloof chicoryJune 1 – July 1
USDA lists chinese cabbage as generally fall-planted here.
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5 (earliest safe spring and latest safe fall dates), applied to this place's NOAA frost dates. “Plants” means setting out transplants, not sowing seed. How we match the table.
Nearby in Virginia
- Portsmouth 8 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Hampton 9 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Poquoson 15 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Virginia Beach 16 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Chesapeake 17 mi · last frost Mar 23