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

Planting zone for 23901 — Farmville, VA

ZIP code 23901 (Farmville, Prince Edward County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost October 29.

Where ZIP 23901 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 12
First frostOct 29
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 Farmville, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 29median — 10% chance by Oct 15
Growing season199 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Farmville 2 N, VA — within 1 mile, elevation 449 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 23901

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 22
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 3 – Sep 17
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 15 – Nov 19
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 12) and first fall frost (Oct 29) 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 23901 came on Mar 2 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 3).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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.

Trees 89

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 133

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 200

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 181

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 12

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °F

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 Farmville, VA.

Soil in Farmville, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23901 is Riverview — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Riverview and Tuckahoe soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded.

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 23901; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Farmville, VA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days38days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights105nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,138base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation44.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall6 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 48 °F, low 26 °F 48°26° JanFebruary: average high 51 °F, low 27 °F 51°27° FebMarch: average high 59 °F, low 34 °F 59°34° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 54 °F 76°54° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 59 °F 80°59° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 46 °F 71°46° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 35 °F 60°35° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 29 °F 51°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.49 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 3.5❄1 JanFebruary: 3.00 in precipitation, 3.1 in snowfall 3.0❄3 FebMarch: 4.09 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 4.1❄1 MarApril: 3.42 in precipitation 3.4 AprMay: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 JunJuly: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 3.62 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 3.41 in precipitation 3.4 NovDecember: 3.72 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 3.7❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Farmville 2 N, VA (within 1 mile); precipitation: Farmville 2 N, VA (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

239437b
Hampden Sydney, VA · 6 mi
239607b
Prospect, VA · 8 mi
239667b
Rice, VA · 8 mi
239587b
Pamplin, VA · 14 mi
239227b
Burkeville, VA · 14 mi
239427b
Green Bay, VA · 15 mi
239367b
Dillwyn, VA · 15 mi
239547b
Meherrin, VA · 15 mi

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Questions about 23901

What planting zone is ZIP code 23901?

ZIP code 23901 (Farmville, 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 Farmville, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23901 is April 12; after April 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Farmville 2 N station.

When is the first frost in Farmville, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23901 is October 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 199 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23901?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 15 – Mar 1 and set transplants outside around Apr 19 – May 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 23901 get?

About 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 6 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Farmville 2 N station).

How hot do summers get in Farmville, VA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 38 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23901 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Riverview at the center of ZIP 23901: loam, well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Farmville, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23901 came on Mar 2 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Farmville, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23901 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 23901 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 23901 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.