South Carolina Planting Calendar
South Carolina spans USDA hardiness zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a. Planting dates vary significantly across the state depending on your zone. Find your county on the map below for exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Click any county to see your local planting calendar with exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Zones in South Carolina
Growing Season Comparison
Growing Season by Zone
Zone 1a
Jun 15 – Aug 15
Zone 1b
Jun 7 – Aug 25
Zone 2a
May 30 – Sep 1
Zone 2b
May 22 – Sep 10
Zone 3a
May 15 – Sep 15
Zone 4a
May 6 – Sep 28
Zone 5a
Apr 25 – Oct 8
Zone 5b
Apr 18 – Oct 13
Zone 6a
Apr 10 – Oct 20
Zone 6b
Apr 3 – Oct 25
Zone 7a
Mar 25 – Nov 1
Zone 7b
Mar 18 – Nov 8
Zone 8a
Mar 8 – Nov 18
Zone 8b
Feb 25 – Nov 28
Zone 9a
Feb 10 – Dec 10
Zone 10a
Jan 1 – Dec 31
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365 days
Frost Dates & Growing Season by County
View all 46 South Carolina counties with frost dates
| County | Zone | Last Frost | First Frost | Growing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County | 8a | Apr 10 | Oct 30 | 203 |
| Aiken County | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 8 | 230 |
| Allendale County | 8b | Mar 21 | Nov 9 | 233 |
| Anderson County | 8a | Mar 31 | Nov 5 | 219 |
| Bamberg County | 8b | Mar 21 | Nov 9 | 233 |
| Barnwell County | 8b | Mar 22 | Nov 10 | 233 |
| Beaufort County | 9a | Mar 13 | Nov 15 | 247 |
| Berkeley County | 8b | Mar 1 | Nov 23 | 268 |
| Calhoun County | 8b | Mar 17 | Nov 17 | 245 |
| Charleston County | 9a | Mar 6 | Nov 17 | 256 |
| Cherokee County | 8a | Apr 4 | Nov 1 | 211 |
| Chester County | 8a | Mar 24 | Nov 8 | 229 |
| Chesterfield County | 8a | Mar 26 | Nov 6 | 225 |
| Clarendon County | 8b | Mar 19 | Nov 11 | 237 |
| Colleton County | 8b | Mar 10 | Nov 13 | 248 |
| Darlington County | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 6 | 228 |
| Dillon County | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 6 | 228 |
| Dorchester County | 8b | Mar 10 | Nov 13 | 248 |
| Edgefield County | 8a | Mar 25 | Nov 7 | 227 |
| Fairfield County | 8a | Mar 27 | Nov 6 | 224 |
| Florence County | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 6 | 228 |
| Georgetown County | 8b | Mar 19 | Nov 15 | 241 |
| Greenville County | 8a | Apr 6 | Nov 1 | 209 |
| Greenwood County | 8a | Apr 6 | Nov 1 | 209 |
| Hampton County | 8b | Mar 15 | Nov 12 | 242 |
| Horry County | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 10 | 232 |
| Jasper County | 9a | Mar 15 | Nov 12 | 242 |
| Kershaw County | 8a | Mar 27 | Nov 7 | 225 |
| Lancaster County | 8a | Mar 27 | Nov 6 | 224 |
| Laurens County | 8a | Mar 23 | Nov 8 | 230 |
| Lee County | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 7 | 229 |
| Lexington County | 8b | Mar 22 | Nov 10 | 233 |
| Marion County | 8b | Mar 21 | Nov 10 | 234 |
| Marlboro County | 8a | Mar 23 | Nov 6 | 228 |
| McCormick County | 8b | Apr 6 | Nov 1 | 209 |
| Newberry County | 8a | Mar 27 | Nov 6 | 224 |
| Oconee County | 8a | Apr 5 | Oct 31 | 209 |
| Orangeburg County | 8b | Mar 15 | Nov 13 | 243 |
| Pickens County | 8a | Apr 5 | Oct 31 | 209 |
| Richland County | 8b | Mar 22 | Nov 10 | 233 |
| Saluda County | 8a | Mar 25 | Nov 7 | 227 |
| Spartanburg County | 8a | Apr 7 | Nov 1 | 208 |
| Sumter County | 8b | Mar 20 | Nov 15 | 240 |
| Union County | 8a | Apr 5 | Oct 31 | 209 |
| Williamsburg County | 8b | Mar 22 | Nov 13 | 236 |
| York County | 8a | Apr 3 | Nov 1 | 212 |
🥬 Vegetables
Browse all 116 vegetables you can grow in South Carolina
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yam
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
🍓 Fruits
Browse all 34 fruits you can grow in South Carolina
- Alpine Strawberries
- Aronia
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Che Fruit
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Dragon Fruit
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Guava
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Jostaberry
- Kiwi
- Lingonberries
- Loquat
- Medlar
- Mulberries
- Passion Fruit
- Pawpaw
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Serviceberries
- Strawberries
🌿 Herbs
Browse all 42 herbs you can grow in South Carolina
- Angelica
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Comfrey
- Cumin
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Epazote
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Sorrel
- Stevia
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Valerian
- Yarrow
🌸 Flowers
Browse all 1 flowers you can grow in South Carolina
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