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

Planting zone for 23842 — Disputanta, VA

ZIP code 23842 (Disputanta, Prince George County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 23842 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 10

First frostNov 1

2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Disputanta, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 10median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 24only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 21

Growing season206 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 12.

From the NOAA station Disputanta, VA — 2 miles away, elevation 131 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 23842

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 20

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 10) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 23842 came on Mar 3 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25).

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Feb 252026
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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).

Native plants for zone 7b in Virginia

629 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Disputanta, VA.

Soil in Disputanta, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23842 is Slagle — sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Slagle sandy loam, 2 to 6 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 23842; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Disputanta, VA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low27 °Faverage low, January

Hot days45days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights96nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,343base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 43 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation49.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

238917b

Waverly, VA · 6 mi

238757b

Prince George, VA · 7 mi

Petersburg, VA · 10 mi

238907b

Waverly, VA · 10 mi

238047b

Petersburg, VA · 11 mi

238307b

Carson, VA · 13 mi

Virginia planting zones →

Questions about 23842

What planting zone is ZIP code 23842?

ZIP code 23842 (Disputanta, 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 Disputanta, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23842 is April 10; after April 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Disputanta station.

When is the first frost in Disputanta, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23842 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 206 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23842?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 13 – Feb 27 and set transplants outside around Apr 17 – May 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 23842 get?

About 49.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Disputanta station).

How hot do summers get in Disputanta, VA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 45 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23842 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Slagle at the center of ZIP 23842: sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Disputanta, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23842 came on Mar 3 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Disputanta, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23842 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.