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Greenville, SC planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Greenville, SC (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 28, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 7, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 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 Greenville, SC’s first frost (~Nov 7, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Greenville, SC

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Understand your frost dates

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