Wilmington, NC · Zone 8b

What Can I Grow in Wilmington, NC?

Season March 10 – November 20. This page is a starting map for Wilmington, 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% Mar–Oct Apr–Jul
🟣 Beets 100% Feb–Oct Apr–Dec
🫑 Bell peppers 100% Mar–Sep Jun–Aug
🫐 Blackberries 100% Mar–May Sep–Nov
🥬 Bok choy 100% Feb–Oct Mar–Dec
🍅 Cherry tomatoes 100% Mar–Sep May–Aug
🌿 Chives 100% Mar–May May–Nov
🥬 Collard greens 100% Mar–Sep May–Jul

Don’t bother

🔴 Rhubarb

Your climate is warmer than this plant prefers.

🍇 Raspberries

Your climate is warmer than this plant prefers.

🍎 Apples

Your climate is warmer than this plant prefers.

🥭 Mango

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.

🥑 Avocado

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.