South Carolina, US

Planting calendar for Charleston

Last frost around February 19, first frost around December 6: about 290 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 19
First frost: December 6
Frost-free days: 290

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Carrot
Parsnip
Radish
Potato
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Scallion
8 more in the year table

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Charleston. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Charleston, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Swiss chard	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Mint	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RhubarbWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 26 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 14; Under cover Feb 26 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 14
Under cover: Feb 26 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 25 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 25 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 12
Under cover: Feb 25 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 30 to Apr 25, and Jul 27 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 2 to May 23, and Jun 29 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 25, and Jul 27 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 2 to May 23, and Jun 29 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 30 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 2 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 2 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 25 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Oct 3; Under cover Feb 25 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Oct 3
Under cover: Feb 25 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 25 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Sep 28; Under cover Feb 25 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Sep 28
Under cover: Feb 25 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 25 to Apr 25, and Jul 27 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 25 to May 23, and Jun 29 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 25, and Jul 27 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 25 to May 23, and Jun 29 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 20 to Apr 25, and Jul 27 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 20 to May 23, and Jun 29 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 25, and Jul 27 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 20 to May 23, and Jun 29 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Jul 27 to Oct 21, and Nov 18 to Apr 27; Under cover Jun 29 to May 25

Sow outdoors: Jul 27 to Oct 21, and Nov 18 to Apr 27
Under cover: Jun 29 to May 25
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on July 27, ready around September 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 8 to May 2, and Jul 27 to Oct 13; Under cover Jun 29 to Nov 10, and Dec 11 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to May 2, and Jul 27 to Oct 13
Under cover: Jun 29 to Nov 10, and Dec 11 to May 30
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Jul 27 to Apr 1; Under cover Jun 29 to Apr 29

Sow outdoors: Jul 27 to Apr 1
Under cover: Jun 29 to Apr 29
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on July 27, ready around October 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 15 to Apr 16, and Sep 2 to Nov 20; Under cover Aug 5 to May 14

Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Apr 16, and Sep 2 to Nov 20
Under cover: Aug 5 to May 14
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on January 15, ready around February 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 8 to Oct 23, and Nov 15 to Mar 11; Under cover Jul 11 to Apr 8

Plant outdoors: Aug 8 to Oct 23, and Nov 15 to Mar 11
Under cover: Jul 11 to Apr 8
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 8, ready around October 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 24, and Aug 26 to Oct 27; Under cover Jul 29 to Nov 24, and Dec 11 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Apr 24, and Aug 26 to Oct 27
Under cover: Jul 29 to Nov 24, and Dec 11 to May 22
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 9 to Oct 28, and Dec 23 to Apr 7; Under cover Aug 12 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Sep 9 to Oct 28, and Dec 23 to Apr 7
Under cover: Aug 12 to May 5
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 9, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 9 to Apr 7; Under cover Aug 12 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Sep 9 to Apr 7
Under cover: Aug 12 to May 5
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 9, ready around October 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 8 to Oct 27; Under cover Dec 11 to Nov 24

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Oct 27
Under cover: Dec 11 to Nov 24
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 4 to Apr 7, and Sep 9 to Nov 28; Under cover Aug 12 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Apr 7, and Sep 9 to Nov 28
Under cover: Aug 12 to May 5
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on January 4, ready around January 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 8 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 11 to Apr 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 8 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jul 11 to Apr 12
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around October 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 20 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 20 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 17, and Jun 29 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 17, and Jun 29 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 12 to Jan 14; Under cover Oct 15 to Feb 11

Sow outdoors: Nov 12 to Jan 14
Under cover: Oct 15 to Feb 11
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 12, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Sep 2 to Oct 7, and Dec 31 to Apr 16; Under cover Aug 5 to Nov 4, and Dec 3 to May 14

Sow outdoors: Sep 2 to Oct 7, and Dec 31 to Apr 16
Under cover: Aug 5 to Nov 4, and Dec 3 to May 14
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 2, ready around October 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Jul 27 to Mar 6; Under cover Jun 29 to Apr 3

Plant outdoors: Jul 27 to Mar 6
Under cover: Jun 29 to Apr 3
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on July 27, ready around October 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 12 to Jan 14; Under cover Oct 15 to Feb 11

Plant outdoors: Nov 12 to Jan 14
Under cover: Oct 15 to Feb 11
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 12, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jul 27 to May 1; Under cover Jun 29 to May 29

Sow outdoors: Jul 27 to May 1
Under cover: Jun 29 to May 29
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on July 27, ready around October 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jul 27 to Mar 29; Under cover Jun 29 to Apr 26

Plant outdoors: Jul 27 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jun 29 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 27, ready around October 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 8 to May 15; Under cover Jul 11 to Jun 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 8 to May 15
Under cover: Jul 11 to Jun 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around October 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 8 to Oct 7, and Dec 16 to Apr 17; Under cover Jul 11 to Nov 4, and Nov 18 to May 15

Sow outdoors: Aug 8 to Oct 7, and Dec 16 to Apr 17
Under cover: Jul 11 to Nov 4, and Nov 18 to May 15
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around October 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 2 to Apr 16; Under cover Aug 5 to May 14

Sow outdoors: Sep 2 to Apr 16
Under cover: Aug 5 to May 14
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 2, ready around November 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 8 to Mar 16; Under cover Jul 11 to Apr 13

Sow outdoors: Aug 8 to Mar 16
Under cover: Jul 11 to Apr 13
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around November 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Jul 27 to Oct 12, and Dec 25 to May 2; Under cover Jun 29 to Nov 9, and Nov 27 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Jul 27 to Oct 12, and Dec 25 to May 2
Under cover: Jun 29 to Nov 9, and Nov 27 to May 30
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on July 27, ready around September 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 13 to Apr 7, and Sep 9 to Nov 8; Under cover Jan 16 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Dec 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Apr 7, and Sep 9 to Nov 8
Under cover: Jan 16 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Dec 6
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 13, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 19 to May 21, and Jul 27 to Oct 4; Under cover Jan 22 to Jun 18, and Jun 29 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to May 21, and Jul 27 to Oct 4
Under cover: Jan 22 to Jun 18, and Jun 29 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 7, and Sep 9 to Nov 11; Under cover Aug 12 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Apr 7, and Sep 9 to Nov 11
Under cover: Aug 12 to May 5
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jul 27 to Oct 11, and Dec 26 to Apr 1; Under cover Jun 29 to Nov 8, and Nov 28 to Apr 29

Sow outdoors: Jul 27 to Oct 11, and Dec 26 to Apr 1
Under cover: Jun 29 to Nov 8, and Nov 28 to Apr 29
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Jul 27 to Oct 17, and Dec 6 to Mar 16; Under cover Jun 29 to Apr 13

Plant outdoors: Jul 27 to Oct 17, and Dec 6 to Mar 16
Under cover: Jun 29 to Apr 13
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Dec 11 to Jan 14; Under cover Nov 13 to Feb 11

Plant outdoors: Dec 11 to Jan 14
Under cover: Nov 13 to Feb 11
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Charleston

When is the last frost in Charleston?

On average around February 19, and the first autumn frost comes around December 6. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Charleston?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 26 to Apr 20, and Jul 27 to Sep 14, or under cover Feb 26 to May 18, and Jun 29 to Oct 12.

What can I sow in Charleston in November?

Outdoors: carrot, parsnip, radish, potato, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, mint. Under cover: beet, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, broccoli, kale, chives, strawberry, raspberry.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work