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Charleston, SC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Charleston, SC (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 4, 2026 23 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 30, 202621 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 5, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Charleston, SC’s first frost (~Dec 30, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Charleston, SC

January

February

March

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Charleston, SC (covering 7 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.