South Carolina, US

Planting calendar for Columbia, South Carolina

Last frost around March 12, first frost around November 29: about 262 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 12
First frost: November 29
Frost-free days: 262

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Parsnip
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Shallot
Brussels sprout
Mint
Rhubarb

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Columbia, South Carolina. 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 Columbia, South Carolina, 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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and 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 under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and 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 under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	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 outdoors and 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
Beet	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 outdoors and 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
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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow 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 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 under cover	November: Plant 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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: 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
Swiss chard	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 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: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: 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
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 under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Not this month	March: Sow 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow under cover	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: 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 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 outdoors and 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 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
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 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant 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 under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	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
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 under cover	November: Sow 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 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 outdoors and 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
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: 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: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	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 outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and 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 under cover	December: Sow under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow 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: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Mint	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 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Plant 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
Rhubarb	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

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 20 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 23 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 20 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 23 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 23; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 23
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 19; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 19
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 15 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 10 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 8; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 8
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 10 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Sep 18; Under cover Jan 13 to Jun 18, and Jun 27 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Sep 18
Under cover: Jan 13 to Jun 18, and Jun 27 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 27; Under cover Jan 13 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 27
Under cover: Jan 13 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Jul 25 to Sep 11, and Nov 14 to Mar 31; Under cover Jun 27 to Apr 28

Sow outdoors: Jul 25 to Sep 11, and Nov 14 to Mar 31
Under cover: Jun 27 to Apr 28
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on July 25, ready around October 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 14 to Apr 20, and Aug 28 to Nov 3; Under cover Jul 31 to Dec 1, and Dec 17 to May 18

Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Apr 20, and Aug 28 to Nov 3
Under cover: Jul 31 to Dec 1, and Dec 17 to May 18
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on January 14, 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 4 to Sep 19, and Dec 19 to Mar 10; Under cover Jul 7 to Oct 17, and Nov 21 to Apr 7

Plant outdoors: Aug 4 to Sep 19, and Dec 19 to Mar 10
Under cover: Jul 7 to Oct 17, and Nov 21 to Apr 7
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 4, ready around October 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 14 to Apr 28, and Aug 21 to Oct 9; Under cover Jul 24 to Nov 6, and Dec 17 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Apr 28, and Aug 21 to Oct 9
Under cover: Jul 24 to Nov 6, and Dec 17 to May 26
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on January 14, ready around March 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Jan 28 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Oct 6; Under cover Aug 6 to Nov 3, and Dec 31 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Oct 6
Under cover: Aug 6 to Nov 3, and Dec 31 to May 11
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around April 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Jan 14 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Nov 3; Under cover Aug 6 to Dec 1, and Dec 17 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Nov 3
Under cover: Aug 6 to Dec 1, and Dec 17 to May 11
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on January 14, ready around March 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 10 to Oct 9; Under cover Jan 13 to Nov 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Oct 9
Under cover: Jan 13 to Nov 6
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 14 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Nov 3; Under cover Aug 6 to Dec 1, and Dec 17 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Jan 14 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Nov 3
Under cover: Aug 6 to Dec 1, and Dec 17 to May 11
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 14, ready around March 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 4 to Sep 20, and Nov 5 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 7 to Apr 11

Sow outdoors: Aug 4 to Sep 20, and Nov 5 to Mar 14
Under cover: Jul 7 to Apr 11
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 4, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 13 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 13 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 25 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 13 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 25 to Sep 21
Under cover: Mar 13 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 21; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 18

Sow outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 21
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 18
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 9, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 15, and Aug 28 to Sep 20; Under cover Jul 31 to Oct 18, and Dec 16 to May 13

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Apr 15, and Aug 28 to Sep 20
Under cover: Jul 31 to Oct 18, and Dec 16 to May 13
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around March 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Jul 25 to Mar 5; Under cover Jun 27 to Apr 2

Plant outdoors: Jul 25 to Mar 5
Under cover: Jun 27 to Apr 2
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on July 25, ready around October 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Jan 13; Under cover Oct 12 to Feb 10

Plant outdoors: Nov 9 to Jan 13
Under cover: Oct 12 to Feb 10
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 9, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jul 25 to Apr 30; Under cover Jun 27 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Jul 25 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jun 27 to May 28
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on July 25, ready around October 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Dec 22 to Oct 27; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Dec 22 to Oct 27
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on December 22, ready around February 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jul 25 to Sep 20, and Nov 5 to Mar 28; Under cover Jun 27 to Apr 25

Plant outdoors: Jul 25 to Sep 20, and Nov 5 to Mar 28
Under cover: Jun 27 to Apr 25
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 25, ready around October 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 4 to Sep 23, and Nov 30 to May 15; Under cover Jul 7 to Oct 21, and Nov 2 to Jun 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 4 to Sep 23, and Nov 30 to May 15
Under cover: Jul 7 to Oct 21, and Nov 2 to Jun 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 4, ready around October 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 10 to May 11, and Aug 4 to Sep 16; Under cover Jan 13 to Jun 8, and Jul 7 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to May 11, and Aug 4 to Sep 16
Under cover: Jan 13 to Jun 8, and Jul 7 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Aug 28 to Sep 11, and Nov 29 to Apr 15; Under cover Jul 31 to Aug 14, and Aug 28 to Sep 11, and Sep 25 to Oct 9, and Nov 1 to May 13

Sow outdoors: Aug 28 to Sep 11, and Nov 29 to Apr 15
Under cover: Jul 31 to Aug 14, and Aug 28 to Sep 11, and Sep 25 to Oct 9, and Nov 1 to May 13
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on August 28, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 4 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 7 to Apr 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 4 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jul 7 to Apr 12
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 4, ready around November 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 23; Under cover Jan 13 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 23
Under cover: Jan 13 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 25 to May 11, and Aug 6 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 11, and Aug 6 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 25; Under cover Feb 12 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 25
Under cover: Feb 12 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Dec 31 to Oct 12; Under cover Dec 3 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Dec 31 to Oct 12
Under cover: Dec 3 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on December 31, ready around February 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 10 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 13 to May 11, and Aug 6 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Apr 13, and Sep 3 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 13 to May 11, and Aug 6 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around March 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 13 to Mar 31, and Jul 25 to Sep 22; Under cover Jun 27 to Oct 20, and Dec 16 to Apr 28

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Mar 31, and Jul 25 to Sep 22
Under cover: Jun 27 to Oct 20, and Dec 16 to Apr 28
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 Feb 10 to Dec 17; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Dec 17
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 25 to Sep 22, and Dec 30 to Mar 15; Under cover Jun 27 to Oct 20, and Dec 2 to Apr 12

Plant outdoors: Jul 25 to Sep 22, and Dec 30 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jun 27 to Oct 20, and Dec 2 to Apr 12
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 2 to Jan 13; Under cover Nov 4 to Feb 10

Plant outdoors: Dec 2 to Jan 13
Under cover: Nov 4 to Feb 10
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

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 19 to Jan 13; Under cover Oct 22 to Feb 10

Plant outdoors: Nov 19 to Jan 13
Under cover: Oct 22 to Feb 10
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 Columbia, South Carolina

When is the last frost in Columbia, South Carolina?

On average around March 12, and the first autumn frost comes around November 29. 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 Columbia, South Carolina?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 5, or under cover Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Oct 3.

What can I sow in Columbia, South Carolina in November?

Outdoors: parsnip, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, shallot, Brussels sprout, mint, rhubarb. Under cover: radish, potato, spinach, arugula, scallion, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, 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