Frost Dates for Campobello, SC 29322

Last spring frost April 6 · First fall frost October 28 · 205 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a

ZIP 29322 has about 10,900 people.

Long season: 205 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 19–April 24 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 12 (29 days).

Frost probability for 29322

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)April 24April 6March 19
Fall (first frost)October 14October 28November 12

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TRYON (14.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 205-day season in Campobello

In Campobello (205 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoMar 2Apr 20–Apr 27163fits: 80 days to maturity, 163 available after Apr 20.Jun 28
PepperFeb 23Apr 20–Apr 27163fits: 75 days to maturity, 163 available after Apr 20.Jul 3
LettuceFeb 9Mar 9–Mar 16240two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4.Sep 6
Carrots—Mar 16–Mar 23247fits: 70 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 16.Aug 26
CucumberMar 16Apr 20–Apr 27177two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 1
Beans—Apr 13–Apr 27191two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21.Aug 8
Peas—Feb 9–Apr 20268fits: 65 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 9.Aug 17
ZucchiniMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27177two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 6
OnionJan 12Mar 9–Mar 23240fits: 100 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 9.—
Spinach—Feb 9–Mar 30282two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 25
KaleJan 26Mar 9–Mar 23254two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 10
BroccoliFeb 9Mar 9–Mar 23240fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 9.Aug 2
CabbageFeb 9Mar 9–Mar 23254fits: 70 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 9.Aug 26
Radish—Feb 9–May 4268two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 4.Sep 26
Beets—Feb 9–May 4268two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4.Aug 27
Potatoes—Mar 23–Mar 30226fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 23.—
Garlic—Oct 28310overwinter: Plant Oct 28 to Nov 18; harvest the following summer.Nov 18
Strawberry—Mar 2–Apr 27261perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornMar 9Apr 13–Apr 20177fits: 75 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 13.Jul 10
PumpkinMar 23Apr 20–Apr 20170fits: 100 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 20.Jun 15
CauliflowerFeb 23Mar 30–Apr 13219fits: 75 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 30.Aug 7
Swiss ChardFeb 9Mar 23–Mar 23226two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4.Aug 27
Arugula—Feb 9–May 4282two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 25
Brussel SproutsFeb 9Mar 9–Mar 23254fits: 100 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 9.Jul 27
Butternut SquashMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27170fits: 100 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 20.Jun 15
EggplantFeb 16Apr 20–Apr 27163fits: 70 days to maturity, 163 available after Apr 20.Jul 8
OkraMar 9Apr 13–Apr 20184two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 6
BasilMar 2Apr 27–Apr 27170two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 1
Cilantro—Mar 9–Mar 30240two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4.Sep 1
ParsleyJan 26Apr 13–Apr 20205fits: 70 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 13.Aug 12
CeleryJan 26Apr 13–Apr 27205fits: 120 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 13.Jun 23
ScallionsJan 26Mar 9–Mar 23254two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 5
Turnip—Mar 9–Mar 23254two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 15
Kohlrabi—Feb 23–Mar 9268two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 10
Bok ChoyMar 9Mar 30–Apr 6219two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4.Sep 6
CollardsJan 26Mar 9–Mar 23254two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18.Sep 5
CantaloupeMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27163fits: 85 days to maturity, 163 available after Apr 20.Jun 23
ChivesJan 12Apr 13–Apr 20219fits: 90 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 13.—
Dill—Feb 9–May 4268two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4.Aug 27
OreganoJan 26Apr 13–Apr 20219fits: 80 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 13.—
RosemaryJan 12Apr 13–Apr 20205fits: 80 days to maturity, 205 available after Apr 13.—
SageFeb 9Apr 13–Apr 20219fits: 75 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 13.—
ThymeJan 26Apr 13–Apr 20219fits: 90 days to maturity, 219 available after Apr 13.—
CalendulaFeb 23Mar 23–Apr 6226two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4.Sep 1
CosmosMar 9Apr 6–Apr 20191two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 1
LavenderJan 12Apr 6–Apr 20226fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 6.—
MarigoldsFeb 23Apr 6–Apr 13191two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 11
MelonsMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27163fits: 85 days to maturity, 163 available after Apr 20.Jun 23
Mint—Apr 6–Apr 20226fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 6.—
NasturtiumsMar 9Apr 6–Apr 13191two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 6
Pole Beans—Apr 13–Apr 27184fits: 65 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 13.Jul 27
Spaghetti SquashMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27170fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 20.Jun 25
Sunflowers—Apr 6–Apr 20191fits: 70 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 6.Jul 22
TomatillosFeb 9Apr 13–Apr 20170fits: 75 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 13.Jul 3
WatermelonMar 23Apr 13–Apr 20170fits: 80 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 13.Jun 28
Yellow SquashMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27177two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 6
ZinniasMar 9Apr 6–Apr 20191two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14.Aug 1

Month by month in Campobello

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryStart indoors: Chives (Jan 12), Lavender (Jan 12), Onion (Jan 12), Rosemary (Jan 12), Celery (Jan 26), Collards (Jan 26), +5 more.
FebruaryStart indoors: Broccoli (Feb 9), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 9), Cabbage (Feb 9), Lettuce (Feb 9), Sage (Feb 9), Swiss Chard (Feb 9), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 9), Beets (Feb 9), Dill (Feb 9), Peas (Feb 9), Radish (Feb 9), Spinach (Feb 9), +1 more.
MarchStart indoors: Basil (Mar 2), Tomato (Mar 2), Bok Choy (Mar 9), Corn (Mar 9), Cosmos (Mar 9), Nasturtiums (Mar 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 9), Turnip (Mar 9), Carrots (Mar 16), Potatoes (Mar 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 9), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 9), Cabbage (Mar 9), Collards (Mar 9), Kale (Mar 9), Lettuce (Mar 9), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 2).
AprilDirect sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 6), Beans (Apr 13), Pole Beans (Apr 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 6), Lavender (Apr 6), Marigolds (Apr 6), Mint (Apr 6), Nasturtiums (Apr 6), Zinnias (Apr 6), +23 more. Last frost around April 6.
MayFrost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini.
JuneLast sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 15), Pumpkin (Jun 15), Cantaloupe (Jun 23), Celery (Jun 23), Melons (Jun 23), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 25), +2 more.
JulyLast sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 3), Tomatillos (Jul 3), Eggplant (Jul 8), Corn (Jul 10), Sunflowers (Jul 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 27), +1 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Basil (Aug 1), Cosmos (Aug 1), Cucumber (Aug 1), Zinnias (Aug 1), Broccoli (Aug 2), Nasturtiums (Aug 6), +13 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 1), Cilantro (Sep 1), Collards (Sep 5), Scallions (Sep 5), Bok Choy (Sep 6), Lettuce (Sep 6), +6 more.
OctoberDirect sow from: Garlic (Oct 28). First frost around October 28.
NovemberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 18).
DecemberClean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Campobello, SC (ZIP 29322)?

The median last spring frost date for Campobello, SC (ZIP code 29322) is around April 6. 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 19; one in ten it runs past April 24.

What is the first fall frost date in Campobello, SC?

The median first fall frost date for Campobello, SC is around October 28. 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 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Campobello, SC?

The frost-free growing season in Campobello is about 205 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 Campobello (205 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 Campobello, SC?

Campobello, SC is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (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 Campobello, SC?

Start tomatoes indoors Mar 2 and plant out Apr 20 in Campobello. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Campobello?

Two: plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4.

When do I plant garlic in Campobello?

Oct 28 to Nov 18; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I get two tomato crops in Campobello?

Yes: plant out Apr 20 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 28 for a fall crop.

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