Hampton County, SC — Planting Guide
Hampton County is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 15 and the first fall frost is November 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 242 days.
At an elevation of 314 ft, Hampton County receives approximately 53.6 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 92°F with winter lows around 35°F. The predominant soil type is Sandy Loam.
🌡️ Zone
8b (15°F to 20°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
March 15
🍂 First Frost
November 12
📅 Growing Season
242 days
⛰️ Elevation
314 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
53.6 in
Hampton County, SC
Long season
242 days
Last Spring Frost
March 15
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242 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 12
Hampton County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 8b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 15
First Frost: Nov 12
Soil & Growing Conditions in Hampton County
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.
Watering Needs
With 53.6 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
242-day frost-free season
Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Hampton County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Hampton County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 11 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Mar 29 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 24 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Mar 22 | — | — | Jun 21 – Aug 9 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jul 12 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 13 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 28 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 11 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 28 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 7 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Mar 22 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Mar 22 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 5 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Aug 2 – Oct 4 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 24 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Mar 22 | — | — | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 7 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 12 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Dec 31 – Jun 17 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 22 | — | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 11 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 11 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Sep 13 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 11 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 26 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 3 – May 31 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 5 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Mar 22 | — | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – May 24 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Aug 30 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 28 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Mar 22 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 5 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 13 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 13 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 26 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | May 3 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – May 17 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 24 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 5 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 11 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 12 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jul 19 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 7 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 5 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Mar 22 | — | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 26 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 17 – Jul 19 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 13 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 22 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 5 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – May 24 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 1 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 12 – May 17 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Sep 3 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 26 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Mar 22 | — | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 5 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Feb 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Hampton County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Hampton County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 18 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Dec 20 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Hampton County
39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Hampton County.
Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 26 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Mar 22 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | May 3 – Jun 21 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Jul 26 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Mar 22 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Mar 22 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Jul 12 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 – Sep 13 | 75–120 |
| Lovage | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Mar 22 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Mar 22 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 17 – Jul 12 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 26 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Mar 22 | — | Jul 26 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Hampton County
54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Hampton County.
Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Sep 27 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Nov 12 – Dec 3 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Sep 24 – Oct 22 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Jan 18 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Jul 12 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Sep 17 | Apr 26 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 4 | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Jan 18 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 18 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Jan 18 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 3 – May 31 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Sep 3 | Apr 12 – Sep 6 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Nov 12 – Mar 4 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Feb 15 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 3 – Oct 11 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Jan 18 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 3 – May 31 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Jan 18 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | — | May 17 – Oct 11 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Feb 15 | Feb 22 | Feb 22 | — | May 3 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Sep 24 – Oct 22 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Feb 22 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Nov 8 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Jan 18 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Jan 18 | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | — | Mar 22 – May 31 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Jan 18 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Jan 18 | Mar 8 | Mar 8 | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Oct 22 – Nov 26 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Oct 25 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 4 | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Nov 8 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Jan 11 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Sep 27 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Jan 11 | — | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Sep 20 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Jan 18 | — | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Oct 18 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Mar 8 | — | Apr 26 – May 31 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Sep 3 | Nov 12 – Mar 4 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Jan 18 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Sep 6 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Jan 18 | — | Feb 1 | — | Mar 29 – May 10 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Jan 18 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 3 – May 31 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Sep 13 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Feb 15 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 26 – Oct 11 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Jan 4 | — | Feb 22 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Mar 15 | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Jan 18 | — | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Oct 4 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Jan 18 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Aug 2 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Feb 15 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | Apr 19 – Sep 27 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Jan 11 | — | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Oct 18 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Jan 18 | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Jan 18 | — | Mar 15 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 27 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Sep 3 | May 3 – Sep 6 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Feb 1 | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Sep 17 | Apr 5 – Aug 9 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 10 | Nov 19 – Jan 28 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 4 | — | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Jan 18 | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | — | May 17 – Oct 11 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Feb 15 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | — | May 10 – Oct 11 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Hampton County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Hampton County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Hampton County, SC?
Hampton County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Hampton County, SC?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Hampton County falls around March 15. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Hampton County, SC?
The median first fall frost in Hampton County arrives around November 12. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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