What Grows in Greenevers, North Carolina

USDA Zones 8a-9a · 1K acres

Greenevers's mild winters and hot summers support year-round growing with heat management.

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Quick Facts

USDA Zones

8a-9a

Last Frost

Mar 10 - May 5

First Frost

Oct 5 - Nov 15

Town Area

1K acres

Hardiness Zone Range

8a
9a
3a (Cold)13b (Hot)

Growing Season

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Last frost: Mar 10 - May 5First frost: Oct 5 - Nov 15

What Grows in Greenevers

Plants suited to North Carolina's climate and zones 8a-9a.

Sweet PotatoVegetableNC is the #1 US sweet potato state — sandy coastal soils
BlueberryFruitAcidic soils in Sandhills and mountains
Muscadine GrapeFruitNative grape thrives in Piedmont and coastal plain
DogwoodTreeState tree, native flowering understory tree
TomatoVegetableLong warm season supports excellent production

Growing Challenges in North Carolina

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Red Piedmont clay is hard to work and drains poorly

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Humidity drives significant disease pressure

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Hurricane risk on the coastal plain

Environmental Intelligence

Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.

Total Sites

186

Risk Level

Elevated

Primary Concern

2 Superfund NPL sites

Superfund: 2
TRI: 12
Brownfield: 11
CAFO: 1
PFAS: 1
Nitrate: 30
UST: 129

Sources Checked

Underground Storage Tanks
129
Nitrate Monitoring
30
Toxics Release Inventory
12
Brownfields
11
Superfund
2
Concentrated Animal Feeding
1
PFAS Sampling
1

Severity Distribution

56
128
High (2)
Moderate (56)
Low (128)

Highest-Severity Sites

BEAVER DAM CREEK SLUDGE RELEASE

Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)

ROSE HILL DRUM SITE

Superfund · SUPERFUND (NON-NPL)

ATKINSON MINUTE MART

Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)

BROWN'S SERVICE CENTER

Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)

BUCKS CORNER

Underground Storage Tanks · Open UST(s)

Know Before You Grow

  • Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
  • Test well water for nitrates if you rely on a private well. Levels above 10 mg/L require treatment.
  • TRI facilities report chemical releases. Check wind direction — downwind parcels face higher airborne exposure.
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Your Specific Parcel Matters

Greenevers Average

  • USDA Zones 8a-9a
  • Generic soil type for the area
  • State-average frost dates

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  • Your exact hardiness zone
  • Your SSURGO soil type & pH
  • Your sun exposure from LiDAR

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Key Growing Facts for Greenevers, North Carolina

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 8a-9a (USDA PHZM 2023)
  • Last Spring Frost: Mar 10 - May 5 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
  • First Fall Frost: Oct 5 - Nov 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
  • Land Area: 1K acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
  • FIPS Code: 3727780

Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardiness zone is Greenevers, North Carolina?

Greenevers is in USDA hardiness zones 8a-9a, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones are based on average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991-2020 weather data.

What vegetables grow in Greenevers?

Greenevers's zones 8a-9a support a range of vegetables. Common options for North Carolina include Sweet Potato, Blueberry, Muscadine Grape, Dogwood, Tomato. For site-specific recommendations scored against your parcel's soil, drainage, and sun data, use the Growable Ground report for your address.

What is the growing season in Greenevers?

The growing season in Greenevers follows North Carolina's frost window: last spring frost around Mar 10 - May 5 and first fall frost around Oct 5 - Nov 15, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020). Frost dates vary by elevation and microclimate.