North Carolina, NC · Zone 7b

What Can I Grow in Durham, NC?

Season April 5 – October 30. This page is a starting map for Durham, NC. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🌿 Basil 100% Apr–Sep May–Aug
🟣 Beets 100% Mar–Sep May–Nov
🫑 Bell peppers 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Sep
🫐 Blackberries 100% Apr–May Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Mar–Sep Apr–Nov
🍅 Cherry tomatoes 100% Apr–Sep Jun–Aug
🌿 Chives 100% Apr–May Jun–Oct
🥬 Collard greens 100% Apr–Sep May–Aug

Don’t bother

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🫐 Blueberries

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥜 Peanuts

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.