§ When to plant · South Carolina · Checked Sept 2026
In Charleston, tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can go out around February 25, and frost has historically passed 9 years in 10 by March 17. Cool-season crops go in from February, and again from July for fall.
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§ 010 · Frost dates
Based on NOAA's 1991–2020 station records, with adjustments for tender crops.
| City · NOAA station | Last frost, on average | Plant tender crops from | Frost is over, 9 of 10 years by | Fall frost possible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AikenAIKEN 2 E · 4 km | Mar 19 | Apr 2April 2 | Apr 15 | Nov 1 |
| AndersonANDERSON · 1 km | Mar 23 | Apr 6April 6 | Apr 19 | Oct 31 |
| BlufftonSAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 28 km | Mar 2 | Mar 20March 20 | Apr 6 | Nov 11 |
| CharlestonCHARLESTON CITY · 7 km | Feb 4 | Feb 25February 25 | Mar 17 | Dec 2 |
| ColumbiaSANDHILL RSCH - ELGIN · 11 km | Mar 22 | Apr 5April 5 | Apr 19 | Nov 1 |
| ConwayMYRTLE BEACH · 22 km | Mar 21 | Apr 4April 4 | Apr 18 | Oct 31 |
| FlorenceFLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT · 6 km | Mar 19 | Apr 2April 2 | Apr 16 | Nov 1 |
| Fort MillROCK HILL YORK COUNTY AIRPORT · 11 km | Mar 31 | Apr 14April 14 | Apr 28 | Oct 23 |
| Goose CreekCHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 11 km | Mar 7 | Mar 22March 22 | Apr 6 | Nov 8 |
| GreenvilleGREENVILLE · 2 km | Mar 28 | Apr 12April 12 | Apr 27 | Oct 24 |
| GreerGREER · 5 km | Mar 28 | Apr 11April 11 | Apr 25 | Oct 26 |
| Hilton Head IslandBEAUFORT WWTP · 23 km | Mar 3 | Mar 18March 18 | Apr 1 | Nov 21 |
| MauldinGREENVILLE · 7 km | Mar 28 | Apr 12April 12 | Apr 27 | Oct 24 |
| Mount PleasantSULLIVANS IS · 5 km | Mar 13 | Mar 27March 27 | Apr 10 | Nov 11 |
| Myrtle BeachMYRTLE BEACH · 8 km | Mar 21 | Apr 4April 4 | Apr 18 | Oct 31 |
| North CharlestonCHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 3 km | Mar 7 | Mar 22March 22 | Apr 6 | Nov 8 |
| Rock HillWINTHROP UNIV · 1 km | Mar 27 | Apr 10April 10 | Apr 23 | Oct 24 |
| SpartanburgSPARTANBURG 3 SSE · 4 km | Apr 8 | Apr 23April 23 | May 7 | Oct 17 |
| SummervilleSUMMERVILLE 4W · 6 km | Mar 22 | Apr 5April 5 | Apr 19 | Oct 29 |
| SumterSUMTER · 4 km | Mar 24 | Apr 7April 7 | Apr 20 | Oct 28 |
South Carolina's 20 largest cities (U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates), A to Z, each with its nearest NOAA station and the distance to it. Search any town to get its nearest station. "Plant tender crops from" is halfway between the average last frost and the date frost is over 9 years in 10; if frost is in the forecast after it, wait until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
§ 020 · What to plant
Planting windows from South Carolina's Cooperative Extension Service. Filter by season or crop group; every view has its own link.
Link to this view getezina.com/when-to-plant/south-carolina/
§ 030 · Crop by crop
Each crop has its own link, like #tomatoes. Tender crops wait for the frost dates above; succession crops are sown again every few weeks for a steady harvest.
Asparagus officinalis
Perennial
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Piedmont: plant Mar–May, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 58 days; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–Apr, and again Sep.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 65 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Sep–Oct.
Piedmont: plant Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 80 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–May, and again Jul.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Daucus carota
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep.
Piedmont: plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 70 days; sow again every 7 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 68 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Jun, and again Aug–Oct.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Jun, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 55 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis sativus
TenderSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jun, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 58 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Glycine max
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun, and again Jul.
Ready in about 85 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum melongena
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr, and again Aug.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium sativum
Cool seasonOverwinters
Coastal Plain: plant Oct–Nov.
Piedmont: plant Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 240 days.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus vulgaris
TenderSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–Jun, and again Aug–Sep.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jul, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 55 days; sow again every 5 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–May, and again Jul.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 100 days from seed, 85 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Jun, and again Aug–Oct.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Jun, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium ampeloprasum
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Jun.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Jun.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Lactuca sativa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Apr, and again Sep–Nov.
Piedmont: plant Mar–May.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus lunatus
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun, and again Jul.
Ready in about 75 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica juncea
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Jun, and again Aug–Oct.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Jul, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 45 days.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant May–Jun.
Piedmont: plant May–Jul.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep–Oct, and again Sep–Nov, and again Oct–Nov.
Piedmont: plant Feb–Mar, and again Sep–Oct.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Arachis hypogaea
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–May.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 130 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pisum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Nov.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 65 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Capsicum annuum
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–May, and again Jul–Aug.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 70 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum tuberosum
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr.
Ready in about 100 days.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Jun.
Piedmont: plant Jun–Jul.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Raphanus sativus
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Jun, and again Aug–Sep.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Jun, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 28 days; sow again every 3 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica napus
Cool season
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul–Sep.
Ready in about 95 days.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vigna unguiculata
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–Jun, and again Jul–Aug.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jul.
Ready in about 65 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Spinacia oleracea
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Oct.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 42 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
TenderSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–Jul, and again Aug.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jul, and again Jul–Aug.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zea mays
TenderSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–Apr.
Piedmont: plant Mar–May.
Ready in about 78 days; sow again every 6 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ipomoea batatas
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr–Jun.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 100 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum lycopersicum
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–Apr, and again Jul.
Piedmont: plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Coastal Plain: plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Piedmont: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Citrullus lanatus
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Apr.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 85 days from seed, 75 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita moschata
Tender
Coastal Plain: plant Mar–May, and again Aug.
Piedmont: plant Apr–Jun.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 80 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center, Planning a Garden. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
§ 040 · Questions
On average from about February 4 in Charleston to April 8 in Spartanburg. Frost is over 9 years in 10 by March 17 to May 7.
The extension service lists March to June. Tomatoes are frost-tender, so Ezina dates them from about February 25 in Charleston. If frost is in the forecast, wait until it passes.
The extension calendar lists brussels sprouts, collards, garlic, kale, lettuce, mustard greens and more for October.
The latest fall windows on the calendar close in November. Filter by Fall above to see what is still open.
A zone is the coldest winter night, not a frost date. These dates come from NOAA station records and the extension service.
Yes. Run Ezina Dig on your address and your bed plans are dated from that site's own frost records, on iPhone and Android in the contiguous U.S.