Frost Dates for Greenville, SC 29609
Greenville has 9 ZIP codes. The Greenville, SC frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 5 · First fall frost October 28 · 206 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 29609 has about 32,300 people, one of 9 ZIP codes in Greenville.
Long season: 206 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 17–April 24 (38 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 13 (30 days).
Frost probability for 29609
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 24 | April 5 | March 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | October 28 | November 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at W PELZER (30.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 206-day season in Greenville
In Greenville (206 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 | Mar 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 164 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 19. | Jun 28 |
| Pepper | Feb 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 164 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 19. | Jul 3 |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 6 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 15. | Aug 26 |
| Cucumber | Mar 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Beans | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Peas | — | Feb 8–Apr 19 | 269 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 8. | Aug 17 |
| Zucchini | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Onion | Jan 11 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 241 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 8–Mar 29 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 25 |
| Kale | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 8. | Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 8. | Aug 26 |
| Radish | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 28 | 311 | overwinter: Plant Oct 28 to Nov 18; harvest the following summer. | Nov 18 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 1–Apr 26 | 262 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 1; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 12. | Jul 10 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 19 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 19. | Jun 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 29. | Aug 7 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Mar 22 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 25 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 8. | Jul 27 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 19. | Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Feb 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 164 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 19. | Jul 8 |
| Okra | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Basil | Mar 1 | Apr 26–Apr 26 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 8–Mar 29 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Parsley | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 12. | Aug 12 |
| Celery | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 206 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 12. | Jun 23 |
| Scallions | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 6 |
| Collards | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 19. | Jun 23 |
| Chives | Jan 11 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Oregano | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 11 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Sage | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Cosmos | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Lavender | Jan 11 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 22 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 11 |
| Melons | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 19. | Jun 23 |
| Mint | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 185 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 12. | Jul 27 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 171 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 19. | Jun 25 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 5. | Jul 22 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 12. | Jul 3 |
| Watermelon | Mar 22 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 12. | Jun 28 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Zinnias | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
Month by month in Greenville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 11), Lavender (Jan 11), Onion (Jan 11), Rosemary (Jan 11), Celery (Jan 25), Collards (Jan 25), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 8), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 8), Cabbage (Feb 8), Lettuce (Feb 8), Sage (Feb 8), Swiss Chard (Feb 8), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 8), Beets (Feb 8), Dill (Feb 8), Peas (Feb 8), Radish (Feb 8), Spinach (Feb 8), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 1), Tomato (Mar 1), Bok Choy (Mar 8), Corn (Mar 8), Cosmos (Mar 8), Nasturtiums (Mar 8), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 8), Turnip (Mar 8), Carrots (Mar 15), Potatoes (Mar 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 8), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 8), Cabbage (Mar 8), Collards (Mar 8), Kale (Mar 8), Lettuce (Mar 8), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 1). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 5), Beans (Apr 12), Pole Beans (Apr 12). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 5), Lavender (Apr 5), Marigolds (Apr 5), Mint (Apr 5), Nasturtiums (Apr 5), Zinnias (Apr 5), +23 more. Last frost around April 5. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 15), Pumpkin (Jun 15), Cantaloupe (Jun 23), Celery (Jun 23), Melons (Jun 23), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 25), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 3), Tomatillos (Jul 3), Eggplant (Jul 8), Corn (Jul 10), Sunflowers (Jul 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 27), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 1), Cosmos (Aug 1), Cucumber (Aug 1), Zinnias (Aug 1), Broccoli (Aug 2), Nasturtiums (Aug 6), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 1), Cilantro (Sep 1), Collards (Sep 5), Scallions (Sep 5), Bok Choy (Sep 6), Lettuce (Sep 6), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 28). First frost around October 28. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 18). |
| December | Clean 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 Greenville, SC (ZIP 29609)?
The median last spring frost date for Greenville, SC (ZIP code 29609) is around April 5. 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 17; one in ten it runs past April 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Greenville, SC?
The median first fall frost date for Greenville, 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 Greenville, SC?
The frost-free growing season in Greenville is about 206 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 Greenville (206 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 Greenville, SC?
Greenville, 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 Greenville, SC?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 1 and plant out Apr 19 in Greenville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Greenville?
Two: plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4.
When do I plant garlic in Greenville?
Oct 28 to Nov 18; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Greenville?
Yes: plant out Apr 19 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 28 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Greenville (ZIP 29601) has 214 frost-free days, 8 more than Greenville (ZIP 29609). See Greenville ZIP 29601 frost dates
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