Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 22959 — North Garden, VA

ZIP code 22959 (North Garden, Albemarle County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 2 and the first fall frost November 10.

Where ZIP 22959 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostApr 2

First frostNov 10

2012 zone7a

Was 7a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in North Garden, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 14only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 10median — 10% chance by Oct 29

Growing season222 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 22.

From the NOAA station Charlottesville 2w, VA — 10 miles away, elevation 866 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 22959

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 12

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 15 – Sep 29

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 27 – Dec 1

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 2) and first fall frost (Nov 10) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 22959 came on Mar 7 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in North Garden, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22959 is Parker — extremely stony loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureExtremely stony loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Parker very stony loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 22959; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in North Garden, VA

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days34days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights77nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,186base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 48 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 32 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation48.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall17 inper year; 14 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Charlottesville 2w, VA (10 mi away); precipitation: Charlottesville 2w, VA (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

229317b

Covesville, VA · 5 mi

229247b

Batesville, VA · 6 mi

229037b

Charlottesville, VA · 6 mi

229027b

Charlottesville, VA · 8 mi

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Questions about 22959

What planting zone is ZIP code 22959?

ZIP code 22959 (North Garden, VA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in North Garden, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22959 is April 2; after April 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Charlottesville 2w station.

When is the first frost in North Garden, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22959 is November 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 222 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22959?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 5 – Feb 19 and set transplants outside around Apr 9 – Apr 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 22959 get?

About 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 17 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Charlottesville 2w station).

How hot do summers get in North Garden, VA?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 34 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 22959 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Parker at the center of ZIP 22959: extremely stony loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in North Garden, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22959 came on Mar 7 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in North Garden, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22959 is 14 h 48 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 22959 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 22959 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.