Frost Dates for Beaufort, SC 29906
Last spring frost March 23 · First fall frost November 8 · 230 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 29906 has about 25,300 people, the largest of 4 ZIP codes in Beaufort.
Long season: 230 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 2–April 14 (43 days). Fall frost risk spans October 21–November 24 (34 days).
Frost probability for 29906
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | March 23 | March 2 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 21 | November 8 | November 24 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WALTERBORO 1 SW (49.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Beaufort, SC
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29906 | March 23 | November 8 | 9a |
| 29902 | March 9 | December 7 | 9a |
| 29907 | March 9 | December 7 | 9a |
| 29904 | March 23 | November 8 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 230-day season in Beaufort
In Beaufort (230 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 188 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 6. | Jul 9 |
| Pepper | Feb 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 188 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 6. | Jul 14 |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 17 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 272 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 2. | Sep 6 |
| Cucumber | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Beans | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Peas | — | Jan 26–Apr 6 | 293 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 293 available after Jan 26. | Aug 28 |
| Zucchini | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Onion | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 265 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 26–Mar 16 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 6 |
| Kale | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 265 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 23. | Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 279 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 23. | Sep 6 |
| Radish | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Oct 7 |
| Beets | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 8 | 335 | overwinter: Plant Nov 8 to Nov 29; harvest the following summer. | Nov 29 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 16–Apr 13 | 286 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 16; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 202 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 30. | Jul 21 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 6 | 195 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 6. | Jun 26 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 244 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 16. | Aug 18 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 6 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 23. | Aug 7 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 195 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 6. | Jun 26 |
| Eggplant | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 188 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 6. | Jul 19 |
| Okra | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Basil | Feb 16 | Apr 13–Apr 13 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 23–Mar 16 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 12 |
| Parsley | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 30. | Aug 23 |
| Celery | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 230 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 30. | Jul 4 |
| Scallions | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 23 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 17 |
| Collards | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 188 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 6. | Jul 4 |
| Chives | Dec 29 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 26–Apr 20 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Oregano | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 244 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 29 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 230 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Sage | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 244 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 12 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 12 |
| Cosmos | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Lavender | Dec 29 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 22 |
| Melons | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 188 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 6. | Jul 4 |
| Mint | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 209 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 30. | Aug 7 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 6. | Jul 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 216 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 23. | Aug 2 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Mar 30. | Jul 14 |
| Watermelon | Mar 9 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Mar 30. | Jul 9 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Zinnias | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
Month by month in Beaufort
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 12), Collards (Jan 12), Kale (Jan 12), Oregano (Jan 12), Parsley (Jan 12), Scallions (Jan 12), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 26), Beets (Jan 26), Dill (Jan 26), Peas (Jan 26), Radish (Jan 26), Spinach (Jan 26). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 2), Calendula (Feb 9), Cauliflower (Feb 9), Marigolds (Feb 9), Pepper (Feb 9), Basil (Feb 16), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 9), Cilantro (Feb 23), Turnip (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 23), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 23), Cabbage (Feb 23), Collards (Feb 23), Kale (Feb 23), Lettuce (Feb 23), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 16). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 2), Butternut Squash (Mar 9), Cantaloupe (Mar 9), Melons (Mar 9), Pumpkin (Mar 9), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 2), Potatoes (Mar 9), Sunflowers (Mar 23), Beans (Mar 30), Pole Beans (Mar 30). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 9), Swiss Chard (Mar 9), Bok Choy (Mar 16), Cauliflower (Mar 16), Cosmos (Mar 23), Lavender (Mar 23), +15 more. Last frost around March 23. |
| April | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Apr 6), Cantaloupe (Apr 6), Cucumber (Apr 6), Eggplant (Apr 6), Melons (Apr 6), Pepper (Apr 6), +6 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 26), Pumpkin (Jun 26). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 4), Celery (Jul 4), Melons (Jul 4), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 6), Tomato (Jul 9), Watermelon (Jul 9), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 2), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 7), Pole Beans (Aug 7), Basil (Aug 12), Cosmos (Aug 12), Cucumber (Aug 12), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 6), Carrots (Sep 6), Beets (Sep 7), Dill (Sep 7), Swiss Chard (Sep 7), Calendula (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 6), Spinach (Oct 6), Radish (Oct 7). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 8). First frost around November 8. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 29). |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 29), Lavender (Dec 29), Onion (Dec 29), Rosemary (Dec 29). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Beaufort, SC (ZIP 29906)?
The median last spring frost date for Beaufort, SC (ZIP code 29906) is around March 23. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 2; one in ten it runs past April 14.
What is the first fall frost date in Beaufort, SC?
The median first fall frost date for Beaufort, SC is around November 8. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 21 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Beaufort, SC?
The frost-free growing season in Beaufort is about 230 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Beaufort (230 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Beaufort, SC?
Beaufort, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Beaufort, SC?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 16 and plant out Apr 6 in Beaufort. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Beaufort?
Two: plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 15.
When do I plant garlic in Beaufort?
Nov 8 to Nov 29; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Beaufort?
Yes: plant out Apr 6 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 9 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Okatie (ZIP 29909) has 269 frost-free days, 39 more than Beaufort (ZIP 29906). See Okatie ZIP 29909 frost dates
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